[ He used to be so disgusted by the blatant affection couples showed each other but—he gets it now. The kisses are addictive and the urge to drown her in affection is overwhelming.

It's one of the few times he's truly let himself loose and indulged in such sweet feelings. This was a flavour that perhaps he wouldn't mind tasting every once in a while.

He snorts at the comparison. ]

I don't think swordsmiths are usually who people think of when they think about romance.

[ He takes the hand that's gripping his sleeve and presses a kiss to the back of it. His voice drops low and he looks up to her through his eyelashes. ]

But if we're going to do this, I have to woo you properly, don't I?

[ He is absolutely teasing her again. ]