[ for all that he tends to tease her, there really is a definite understanding that's present, like a silent mutual communication that allows the weightier words to be unsaid. it might be what he's come to like about alina; he doesn't need to explain himself because she just seems to know. ]

Well, from the looks of it, you're gonna have plenty of people here making sure everyone gets a piece. [ if the doctors and clara have anything to say about it. ] Promise I'll put on my best party scowl.