"You weren't rude," Tyki returned, then smiled ruefully at Pheonix's words.

"As you wish. The offer's open, that's all." He shrugged faintly and started to head for the doors, then paused and stepped back towards Phoenix.

"By the way," he said, and reached out with amazing quickness, catching Phoenix by the back of the neck. In a moment, his lips brushed against Phoenix's in a light kiss, somehow full of sin even though it was so brief.

Then he straightened and released him. "Now that is a proper thank you for saving your life," he said, smirking as he turned away.