[ His eyes narrow in an apparent glower, but that good humor still dances in his eyes, flickers at the corner of his mouth.

Truthfully, her teasing did little to damage his overblown sense self-worth. More’s the pity, really, considering the size of his pride. ]

You’re lucky I’m not willin’ to part with these cards just yet. [ This, in a good-natured sort of grumble. He snaps a card off the deck, holding it up between two fingers.] Otherwise I’d flick this straight at that smug little smile’a’ yours.