Though it took Shift a moment to realize it, he'd seen this sort of response many times from Lucas, occasions when his response felt more reactionary than expected. At first, he'd written it off as a quirk of self-proclaimed warriors, but thinking back on it now, most of their talks flowed without such flair or speed - at least until something threw one of them off. As his casual look became one of concern, Shift silently gathered his thoughts as the next round was brought out.<br/><br/>In no time at all, John seamlessly set the stage for a new wave of indulgence. And once everything was in order, he was quick to return to the kitchen, perhaps sensing the strange silence in the air. It seemed that no matter how straightforward John was, he knew when to pull back, prompting Shift to reconsider his approach. His own abandon in round one made for good fun, even if he'd end up paying for it later, but with the rush of that moment behind him, he decided to continue with due caution. "It looks as amazing as the first round, but I probably got carried away keeping up with you earlier. You go ahead and start. I need to let things settle before I can enjoy it again." The answer came out easily, as the reasoning was true, but Shift was hoping to create a certain scenario - one that he thought could help ease the tension. With calm eyes and a small smile, he kept his sights on Lucas, waiting to see how things would pan out.