[ Sylvain just gets a tsk in response to that first comment because obviously it's better when he's the one pulling the strings on something, clearly. As Sylvain stands up he raises an eyebrow and - well, the bow is sort of nice, even if he still hates titles. Alas for Sylvain's plight, not even making it into a nickname is effective on him.

It only takes Claude a second to sift through his options before he makes his choice, leaning forward with both elbows on the table and slightly over his clasped hands so it's all the better to very pointedly look up at Sylvain through his eyelashes and with a smirk. That also comes with a weighted pause and the utter illusion he's considering that offer of showing, and then - ]

Are you suggesting I give my secrets away for free? C'mon, Gautier, you know better than that.

[ And that smirk gets wider, and as he sits back in his seat again that's paired another carefree shrug. Unfortunately for Sylvain, it's not like they have anything but infinite time and that plays into Claude's favor at the moment. ]

That kind of information doesn't come easy just because you asked. You'll have to work for it first.

[ Is there any actual information to be had here? Who knows! That's just all part of the game. ]