Just like Jim is just as fond of Gaila. Sure, it took him a while to figure it out. It took him losing her where he comes from, and he's still getting his feet back under him in regards to having her back here. It's a little confusing.

He gently nudges her arm with one elbow at the sweet grin thrown his way, eyes twinkling with mirth before he goes back to the coding--only to be distracted by that stern look on Erik's face.

Until it breaks into a grin. "Everybody's gotta bash my way with things, no love." It's teasing of course.