"Then we should play one together," offers Claudius, "and you can judge for yourself how you like it. I was angling to spend more time with you, before our little digression¹. I didn't think it was subtle, but for the future, someone trying to determine how you spend your time and then asking all manner of personal questions is one indicator of friendly interest." And though Claudius certainly lined himself up for a romantic overture, he thinks better of it.

¹ You know, the one where he blew up Grantaire's whole spot. A little digression.