[ he presses his hand against his chest in mock innocence. ]

What makes you think I want that?

[ she's talking to him, after all. he's not elijah nor niklaus—he'd go get his own plaything and invite her along.

he tilts his head up and looks above them at the canopy. ]

Perhaps you can swing from a vine. We just need to find one so you can become Rebekah of the Jungle.