[ At least inwardly, he has given thought to crossing that line, or at the very least, approaching it. But something always stops him before he can translate those thoughts into actions, and now is no different. Of course he has certain urges that are demanding satisfaction, but until they are wed, he cannot in good conscience go as far as that. He would hope that she does not change herself for him, or try to keep her tail still so as not to distract him. In fact, he rather likes it when her tail flicks about or otherwise moves. ]

Well, I shall endeavor to be more forthcoming with my thoughts, and it hardly needs saying that I value your counsel very much. [ He smiles when she taps his nose, marveling again at how easily she can get him to relax and momentarily forget about all the responsibilities that require his attention.

As for his silly action, it feels both foreign and yet amusing to him even as he carries it out. Surely there are those who would disapprove, but they are not in this room, and thus he is not thinking about them. ]

It seems to me that the pair of you are in possession of more wisdom than most. It is far too easy to choose the easier option, even if it might not lead to a desirable outcome, than to take the harder path and pursue what it is you want.

[ Simply put, his admiration for both sisters has only grown, and continues to do so. ] Perhaps you could ask K'thisru if she would consent to another dinner with the three of us. And this time, if all goes well, there will be no unfortunate interruptions. [ Not that he would turn a blind eye to any emergent situations, but he would like a second attempt. ]