[Vander let out a soft chuckle at her pointed and rather honest assessment of that situation. It started as a little sound of amusement then a snort of laughter then full on laugh for few seconds before he calmed himself down with little hiccups of amusement. Why did it feel like only Maria could understand his reaction too?]

Yeah, yeah it did, didn't it? [He leaned his head down to kiss the top of her crown, still making no effort whatsoever to scooch from bed and leave. He probably should, but no, the day seemed to have left them behind anyway so why not a little lazy hour or so.]

It sounds complicated with an award winning description like that. [Same universe, huh? Vander was considering that, all the mess and baggage that came from the people of his world being here. Yeah, it seemed like all the individuals were potentially not made for actually saving but entertaining.] So you're expecting that I'll run across him, huh? He sounds like a real gem anyway, and I wonder if my charms will work on him as I help him.

[He rumbled in agreement from his chest. That sounded like as good a deal as their commitment to finding a hobby.]

Careful now, I might start to think you like me at this rate. Which, well... isn't wrong. [She had been someone he had found so much solace in the simple pleasure of her company, their mutual flirting and... geez, this little fling.] Alright then, it's a deal and yes, we'll hang out between missions too.