[it's definitely not surprising, but it makes Olivine dip his head anyway, briefly shy at the earnest compliments. that's something he's gotten no closer to actually rolling with, no matter how often he's heard it now.]

I'm sure we can discuss it more when we've finished the first part.

[he does wonder if the same person could help with more than one part of the list, but... well, they'll just have to see, won't they? it isn't like there's no benefit to discussing more, anyway. when he takes Baptiste's proffered hand, his own is quite warm—as always, of course.]

Oh, I... I don't know? I suppose I'd probably be better at something more modest... I've not really tried either very often, to be honest.

[Olivine may not have the well of confidence of someone like Baptiste, but he does pride himself on his ability to be relatively unflappable by now. mostly.]

I'll trust in your vision, so please, lead the way.