[ he lets out a surprised 'oof' when nate shifts to sit on his stomach, raising a brow up at the treasure hunter. ] You're a little heavy for that. Gonna take the air right out of me. Still a cocky bastard though, aren't you?

[ friendly banter, the things he's used to, and he's glad they're returned to that level of things at least. he lets the tap happen, chuckling at it, though he raises his brows at the suggestion. ]

You sure that's what you want? [ because even for all the banter and friendly gestures, he can still see the slight unease nate regards him with, guarded, waiting for a 'just kidding' and a shot to a more lethal place. it's going to be a little uncomfortable if he's constantly waiting for it, not to mention how elena will react when she hears. he's not at the top of anyone's friendly list right now. ]