[ Valmont might not be able to recognize when he's attracted to someone, but he can tell when someone's attracted to him from a mile off. It happens fairly often, after all, and he tends to be able to use it to his advantage.

However. Sometimes other things take precedence over flirting. Like throwing a hissy fit. ] Not that bad? I've been dropped into some godforsaken place that no one has ever heard of, full of ridiculous creatures that seem far too attached to me, without even the benefit of my employees, and you're telling me it's not that bad? If you can find something positive in this situation, do enlighten me.

[ He tries to say that last part suavely. Just in case. ]