Espio didn't answer, but that was only because he didn't hear the offer - he had darted away the second he felt able, back inside, where he took a moment to lean against the wall and tried to calm himself down.

Honestly... why was he letting himself get so worked up by this?!

And why was Ace even bothering to try?! He knew full well that Espio was already engaged! Even if Tobias wasn't here right now, that didn't erase the promise that he had made.

Damn it. He'd just have to remind that complete idiot!