Returning the kiss was automatic, his hands teaching for the packs less so. Damn it, Iskandar would ruin his surprise! He snatched his own packs at least, which were the ones that held what he had planned inside.

"Why don't you get the fire going and lay out some ingredients?" Kirk suggested. "I'll set up the bedrolls. No time like the present to expand your skill set," he teased the conqueror, making for the tent. He really would set up the bedrolls, but he had other ideas too. Hopefully Iskandar did not get to curious and peek.

"Luckily we won't need to stew anything tonight," he said over his shoulder as he ducked inside. "I'm surprised you don't know how to roast something over a fire though. That seems like a thing that's right up your alley."

Keep Iskandar distracted with conversation - that's the plan, hoping Iskandar's booming voice would cover any odd sounds as he changed.