[ Her eyes widen at his laugh and for a moment she feels as if the star itself has stopped turning. It dawns on her in that brief moment that she has never heard him laugh. At least, nothing more than a brief chuckle or a faint wisp of laughter. Once he turns back to her, he will see wide mint eyes staring at him, but brimming with happiness. ]

Are you saying that I will need to adapt a mindset of being used to standing out in the cold? If Ishgard is to be our home. [ Meaning, their union of course, but also her sister as well. He had opened his home to them. ]

I'm certain I could find even more ways to distract the ever dutiful Lord Commander of the Temple Knights. [ Her lips press together as if she is wondering a dare. ] Hmm. Perhaps I should wear a hood as to not distract you so from important business from the Scions!

[ Alkaid turns to face him as they continue their path. Her expression turns serious at his own question. ]

That entirely depends if the bath is drawn for two, Ser.