[ the mention of the kiss makes the back of his hand itch uncomfortably. he shakes his head, presses the back of his hand against his thigh as if to smoother the sensation. ]

Maybe you're just not very good at flirting. [ which, untrue probably, fyodor is just actually not great at picking up flirting as anything but a potential threat, apparently. ]

Do you think locked doors have stopped me from getting secrets? I'll have all of yours if we live under the same roof.