[ His face lights up immediately, an unfettered kind of joy that's not the slightest bit diminished as he squirms as if her hugs is suffocating him.

God you're so gross Kate!! He's not beaming because of you at all.

Lavi hugs her back, just as tight, though he's not quite so bold as to return the kiss. Instead he laughs, ruffling the top of her head in teasing thanks for the extra layer of lie. ]

I'd have to move heaven and earth to prevent that, for sure.

[ He sighs, letting her go to return to the drink he definitely wants to finish before they leave. ]

Would probably be more effective if we split up. I'll take the Scarback tunnels, you can head for the Tunnel Rats. Keep anyone from recreating a route we might actually need to use.