[Illya’s lips twitch downwards slightly- someone else that knew him as Alexei. Laurent doesn’t seem to be mad at him, though, so that’s a plus. He just wishes he could remember why he was using a fake name, but he’s definitely drawing a blank. Maybe when he remembers he will be able to explain himself.]

Not Alexei, no. You can call me Illya from now on, it’s my real name.

[He tilts his head a little bit.] You did win my bid. But I won Damen’s, so I assumed you would rather give up on your teasing than let me go on a date with your fiance.

[LITTLE DID HE KNOW.]