[ Bark raises an eyebrow, challenging (and flirtatiously, if being completely honest), Mercury's question. He's catching his breath, but he's got a thrill running up his spine at this. He flexes against the whip that's tying him up, trying to tell how much give it has and he feels that he can get free. ]

You know, I only expect to hear that at the end, and not just when I get tied up.

[ Grinning, he presses close to Mercury, before quickly moving a leg to trip him, aiming to loosen the whip even more so that he can put some space in between them before he jumps back in at him. ]