Nice. [Gladio chuckles at that.] That's a good word for it.

[And he absolutely is showing off. He fully intends to woo Ravus right off his feet and straight into his bed and, considering their respective statuses outside of campus, this sort of show is expected (by either the recipient or the public). But Gladio is more than happy to spoil the TA - he truly feels that there is something between them beyond fantastic sex.

The drive goes smoothly, traffic fairly light, and halfway through Gladio decides to alleviate his burning desire to touch Ravus by placing his hand on one trouser-covered thigh.]

I don't think I was part of the welcoming committee then - too young or somethin'. So I never got to meet her but I've heard wonderful things about her. Might have to tag along on Noct's next official visit to Tenebrae... [Gladio absolutely doesn't squeeze Ravus' thigh and inch his hand a fraction of a centimeter higher. Nope.]

Hope you aren't too hungry. We're getting a special menu for only three courses. [The shortened menu also has nothing to do with getting back to his apartment at an earlier time. Nothing at all.]