It's not every day someone gets to surprise Duo Maxwell, so Quatre will enjoy this little moment. It's the little things that make life so sweet as they say.

Quatre is absolutely the sort of guy who isn't shy about expressing his affection for his friends. Though Duo is usually his target for hugs, simply because he knows Duo's comfortable with them. Unlike Heero who's a gamble and Wufei who's.... Wufei. But showing platonic affection is one thing...

Aqua eyes widen slightly and he shakes his head even as his cheeks flush hotly. "I'm sure I have no idea what you're talking about. It's important to know what resources we have available for this operation." Ducking his head, he fusses over a few strands of his bangs before smiling sheepishly. Okay, so maybe that hadn't exactly been the most subtle tactic. But these are extenuating circumstances!

"Okay, so maybe I was mostly just asking if you'd seen Trowa." Because Duo does, in fact, know him all too well on these things. While not so true anymore, there was definitely a time Duo knew more about Quatre's thoughts on Trowa than Trowa himself did. "But the others being here is also important!"

Quatre's not one to hold a grudge. Very rude, that's important intel to have. Shame on you, Duo Maxwell.

"If he was any other way I'd be concerned."