Oh, is that how you explain your usual behavior?

[Regis raises an eyebrow as he turns his eyes in Nyx's direction. There's humor in them now, a vast improvement from the soft sadness of a few moments before.]

Perhaps you should lead with that explanation the next time Captain Drautos is asking to have you placed on Wall guard? You never know. It may make a difference.

[The joke has barely left his mouth when Regis once more finds his eyes following Nyx closer than they should be. This time the focus is the man's fingers as he works loose the chains keeping his cape in place. It's usually the first piece of his raiment that he sheds when he returns to his rooms, so Regis makes no motion to put a stop to Nyx's actions. When the weight leaves his shoulders, it's all he can do to keep himself from sighing in relief.

He doesn't quite manage to keep the curious voice in the back of his head from wondering why Nyx is so good at working through all the decorative chains and clasps, though.]

You have my thanks. I suppose I do it the same way as you do with your uniform. Too many years of practice and need.