You could. [ The spark of amusement begins to return to her eyes unable to help herself in his presence and his kisses. ] But then I'd keep you inside all to myself and you wouldn't have time to conduct and knightly duties.

[ She knows that she should probably bring up what they had spoken about before but standing here, teasing and joking in the lighthearted way that they do is a far more tempting alternative.

With her hands already in the opportune position she gently squishes his cheeks together. ]

Don't tempt me into being selfish now - then you really might get sick of me. Though it's too late to change your mind now. So for now...can we get ready for bed, maybe?