[Gladio has been adamantly refusing to focus on the fact that he's currently massaging a tipsy Ravus (just his foot, but still) because he didn't want to assume anything. The lack of follow through from the texts, which he now knew to be a misunderstanding, had made him hesitant.

But this new knowledge is making it difficult to ignore their current situation.] I knew that was seduction, jackass. Figured it was just the alcohol. [A small shrug of one shoulder.]

And not many people lie to someone with my build. At least, not back home. And here it seems having Paladin activated makes people trust me a bit more so most folks are usually pretty honest with me. I think.

[Gladio's been steadfastly focusing on the foot in his hands, but there's nothing left to massage of it and he's forced to look up. Heat pulses through him when he's beckoned. There's no point in hiding the smoldering desire swirling in his eyes as he shifts closer and parts his lips.]