[he considers for a longer moment, trying to weigh what to say. the words 'romantic' ring in his head from earlier, and he glances to the side, mostly to obscure his expression.]

It... wasn't bad, yeah. I like climbing up here.

[he pauses and runs a hand through his hair, and then glances back at griffin, a smirk on his face, that doesn't quite meet his eyes.]

Just glad you could keep up with me.