Ah, of course. You've gone far too long without disregarding my suggestions. Only natural that should be your first inclination.

[Lorenz makes a show of sighing heavily, closing his eyes lest he give in to the temptation to roll them and bringing a hand up to smooth over his hair as though Claude's very existence might literally have ruffled him.]

At the very least wait until morning. It will be late by the time you get here at that rate. I've managed to acquire a room for the evening if nothing else.

[Yes, sassing him is much easier than considering the implications of Claude deciding he's going to be "looking after him". ]