"Is it? I thought you were doing quite well, not enough to convert me but I could at least appreciate the effort from a distance." Nikola said, sliding his hand up Alcuin's back and casually appreciating him before turning his attention to Guy and the grin. Turning his head, he narrowed his eyes slightly before smirking back at him. "No, I never find shallow beauty has ever mattered. I prefer and always have preferred intelligence like Alcuin's... like yours. Yes, you certainly are here aren't you? Come on Alcuin, drink up."