The compliment sent a warm wave of relief through Remus, but he did what he could not to let it show. Regardless of context, it was rather horrible how the troubles of his peers made the tension on Remus’ shoulders ease. Perhaps it wouldn’t be his funding that’d get slashed, when the board reevaluated their budgets.<br/>Although it was Black’s home too, the ease with which he made himself comfortable seemed to deflate the last bit of Remus’ irritation, finding it difficult to argue with someone who was so adamant about being relaxed.<br/>“I plan on it,” he answered. While he attempted to sound resolute, it was hard to keep a smile from pulling both at his lips and vocal cords.