[ There's definitely a quality to his smile that edges towards smug as he approaches and Jinx takes the monocle, but at least it's short-lived. As soon as he's given praise, the smugness softens into a smile that's more earnestly pleased, funnily enough. He may be smug for the "and you doubted me" portion that he's sure her challenge came from, but he's also incredibly simple and loves to be praised. Idiot. ]

Why, thank you very much. A bit of sleight of hand is always a useful skill to have.

[ It would have been a bit more fun if he were allowed to talk, but really, it just amounts to being more showy, so it's for the best... He's gifted with a silver tongue to the point that it could seem like some kind of supernatural part of his skillset, but no. He's just an exceptionally good conversationalist.

Of course, once she has further plans, Sebastian's eyebrows raise in surprise, but also certainly interest. ]

Oh, my, do you? Why, by that look in your eyes, I do wonder if I should feel a glimmer of apprehension...

[ But by his teasing tone? Ha ha, nope, he does not. ]

What comes to mind?