[Julius regards these adjustments with mild bemusement but glances up at Bastien once he speaks.]

An awkward joke, [presumably of whoever put Benedict's name in the drawing in the first place.] But graciously handled all around. The hay is a nice touch.

[Now he might be actively trying not to laugh, but he's good enough at it that it's hard to tell.]

Would you like to stay and have a cup with me, or have you pressing business elsewhere? Beyond the omnipresent threat to the world, of course.