[ His dignity is wasting away...just like that. The horror!!

Blade opens his mouth and closes it, struggling to find the words. ]

It is not cute.

[ He is trying to think of a stronger argument for the nickname not softening the edge but it is hard. Goddamnit, Rodya. ]

You are not the one allowed to call me as such. What if I called you something ridiculous? Your opinion would change in a heartbeat.