"I think it's the promotion." And really, there were certain levels of stupid he didn't have to be, and taking advantage of said promotion was one of them.

But he had to add, "And two men," just to satisfy his need to nettle his father a bit. "But just because I haven't yet doesn't mean I won't at all. I made a few promises here and there. It's always more fun to play hard to get, sí?"