Mmhmm. I'm sure that's what it is. [Rinoa's calling his bluff and poking a little fun at him. When things get too serious, then they get a little awkward. As... they've both witnessed multiple times now. Of course, there are likely some serious hurdles they need to climb over together, and Rinoa suspects that he's not in a hurry to do so.

...She probably isn't either.

She's in the process of nodding and certainly with the mind to make him some cocoa when his followed words grant her pause. She pauses back in his doorway and simply stares at him.]

It's not just one of you, it's both of you? [She pinches the bridge of her nose and shakes her head slowly.] What am I going to do about you guys? I always have to be the mom. In that case, I guess that means I have some choice words for him, too. If you guys are gonna do something dangerous, would it kill you to tell me? Otherwise, I find out in ways that...

[In ways that she worries. One day she might not be able to help either of them. That's a frightening thought.]

Look. I just... I don't want to lose you guys. That's why I ask to be included. What if something happened and no one told me anything, What am I supposed to do? So next time, Seifer. [She straightens up and gestures to him.] At least send me a text that says you're getting in trouble, so I know what to expect.

[...Doesn't seem she has any plans to be running off anywhere. She's here first, after all. Squall probably knows what's coming to him anyway.]