You sure are! [ the country slips out when he's excited. ] Once I get my new ship all in order, you'll have to come by and see it sometime. I haven't decided on a good name yet, but I'm sure it'll come to me.

[ despite his initial awkwardness, ryouma makes this invitation easily because there's nothing suggestive about inviting anyone to look at your boat. even with his hands on an exceptional beauty, he speaks fondly of another, but that's how he's always been. it's a habit that has gotten him in trouble with less patient individuals in the past.

he pauses for a bit more of the lotion, which also returns his attention more directly to what he's doing. he doesn't know much about art and even less about tattoos, so he's impressed by the talent involved (and the lovely canvas helps). ]

Considering it stays with you the rest of your life, I suppose a little temporary discomfort would be worth the outcome...

[ it probably sounds like he's agreeing with her just to agree — because it's hardly the most inspired comment he's ever made — but something has to give. he's certainly not immune to her charm. ]

But me? Haha, no. I've never really thought about it.