She catches the wince, and softens the blow with another kiss, this time on his lips. Damn, she's missed being able to kiss people. It's such a silly thing, but it's so intimate to her. The one thing she won't do with just anyone.

"Next thing I know, you'll be running the whole show." Please don't. she's already friends with too many people too high up in too many factions.

...wait.