[ He makes a face at the punch, but he's not at all displeased with a little horseplay, especially since she's generally merciless. ]

A'right, a'right, we'll give the guy a chance. But only 'cause I got lucky enough to get a place with my best buddy, my pal, the hottest redhead in town.

[ Honestly, he can't complain about much after that victory, especially after traveling between dorms to see each other in the last year. ]