[ The fussing sometimes makes him grumpy, but other times he just chuckles and shakes his head. This time is the latter as he takes a seat in their room and removes his outer layers and top while Kexing bustles about.

Blinking at the comment, he looks down at the one in question. ]

You've been working hard, and have been showing the way. I hadn't designed them to be easy to take out. But I hadn't expected to bump into someone so...

[ A slow, playful grin tugs at his lips and he glances at his soulmate. ]

Absurdly stubborn.