( the guesses amuse him. yes, he has no time for petty romances where he doesn’t see any possible long-term future. in fact, alhaitham’s assessed long ago that really only one person could ever have him consider romance.

there’s a slight flicker of a smirk as he shakes his head, crossing his arms. )

Fleeting romances aren’t of interest, no. ( his gaze softens, if only for a second. ) If anything, mine would say something along the lines of old-fashioned. ( not that he’s a sap. it’s just - he’s stuck on one person and very stubborn about it. )