[ His lips twitch in an effort not to laugh because of course that's the part actually bothering him. ]

We may not be either of those things, but we are at least familiar faces in a sea of strangers. I thought - mistakenly, apparently - that that at least might count as something, but I'll consider myself corrected and not repeat it, then.

[ He's not really miffed, but he's good at playing it, as he releases his hold on Lorenz waist without warning. ]

Trust me, 'adequate' was a compliment. You're going to have to get some more practice in, Lorenz, if you're going to get through this game of theirs. Or at least learn how to pretend to like kissing.

[ Is that a taunt? Absolutely. ]