"And I'm quite sure your intentions in telling me partway through the party are innocent." He's teasing, eyes sparkling. Anticipation is delicious though they both know he often starts begging early. Now Nate's dangling this teasingly and Anders has a whole party to think about it.

"You should know I'm half-tempted to pin you against a tentpole and kiss you the way you kissed me at the challenge gathering. But I'm behaving because I'm the guest of honor." Teasing can go both ways.