[ Vanadi laughs — not rudely, maybe for once in his life, or because in a world of orcs and goliaths he's definitely seen larger than whatever Rex has to offer — but because the enthusiasm is charming. ]

What a promise! I'm going to hold you to that.

[ He pulls a brass key from his pocket and pushes open the door, preemptively ready with a greeting — but it's not necessary, the room is dark and Tessa isn't inside. Ah, well. Dinner another time, maybe. He stands in the door to welcome the way in. ]

So then, what was that about — heating things up? I think you'd better demonstrate, that sounds fascinating.