[ He laughs right away in a way that’s warm and open, so clearly, he understands it for the joke it is. It’s also fun to joke about, honestly. He doesn’t exactly think highly of the raving, demon-fearing masses. ]

Oh, you know that would hardly matter. I am sure they would simply throw you in with me, for you should not have been seduced by my wiles at all! Why, just imagine the gossip taking place now… Two gentlemen having a dance without even having asked a lady first?

[ He tuts with mocking chiding, because actually, he finds the etiquette more ridiculous. He leans against the railing too, and having finished his appraisal to his liking, smiles back at Matt. ]

You and I will be the talk of the ship, for all… Oh, four hours or so that remain?

[ So, indeed. Why not have fun with it? There’s an impermanence to these worlds that Sebastian does enjoy. It allows him a bit of reckless fun that he usually doesn’t allow himself. But, speaking of the patron god of it… His smile stays in place, though it’s more thoughtful. ]

…It is more what I trust him not to do, honestly. He is annoying and boastful, and he will take every liberty to make my life more difficult for the sheer fun of it, but he knows there are boundaries that cannot be crossed. And he knows the consequences for doing so, for we are the same in this respect. Our grudges’ patience is measured in centuries, and when it comes, it is devastating.

[ He shrugs gently ]

Whether he would assist or not, I do not know, mind you. But I have a suspicion that he might be inclined to share his thoughts with you, at least.