[The sudden and unexpected hissing grabs his attention and the prince almost jolts from his spot, turning sharply to the noise. There's unhidden surprise on Hans's face, clearly caught off guard, but it slowly morphs into his usual easy smile that they both know to be fake. He's all about keeping appearances though, until neither of them wants that.

He wonders how long Susato wants him to maintain that polite facade.]

Susato, you should've said something. [His smile is still there, but his eyes turn just slightly sharper, as if knowing what she was doing.]

One would think that you were spying on me, although I'm sure it's nothing like that.