[ugh. it's his luck at work here too and he knows it - he always gets stuck with the ones that he can't affect easily in the ways he usually does. he knows all of the little barbs and digs that are normally delivered would be useless here, leaving him to rely on more foreign methods of defense and offense.

either way, he glances back when Spain gestures and almost, almost laughs.] You're all miserable, the entire lot of you nations. He's among the top, though. [a pause; he takes a step back but his hands are still just barely patting at his shoulders.]

We didn't get along perfectly the last time, but I'm— [ohhh no he kind of casts a furtive glance around to make sure no one (except Ciel since he knows he can never rid himself of Ciel) is listening in.] ...I don't regret it. Being able to get to know you a little better here.