Tuo feigns a look of supreme offence at that last comment, but the twinkle of mischief in his eyes belies it. As does his curiosity, which Dain should know by now is quite persistent--but for the time being, he keeps his questions to himself. (Primarily because asking would require that he and Dain spend time in each other's company, in private, and at this particular moment that seems... unwise.)

"I shall thank you on Alvi's behalf, as I expect he will not deign to come down from the rafters just yet." He glances up just once to verify that the magpie has not moved, and is proven correct when Alvi simply peers back down at him skeptically. Sigh. birb.