[Jack hummed a little, with a bit of an eye-roll just to play it all up; Gabriel was going to do what he found most entertaining- but at his own age he couldn't help but see the humor in it as well. Also knew it was likely grating on Kazuma given how rough everything had been before.

At least Susato was strangely understanding, but he figured he had an idea as to why.

Nevertheless—]

You do, without magical mistletoe or holiday Gumdrops pressing either of us about those kisses. Knowing it's out there is also why I'm asking if we need to hit up a few places before heading to the safehouse.

[He'd like to avoid flying slugs and spot-sticking plants if there were any stops.]