[ Her smile that forms is still hidden by the edging of the bathtub, but it is certainly obvious by the way her eyes seem to sparkle. Much sooner? It is certainly a wide net, but she cannot imagine it would have been before the ill-fated first attempt at the conference. Which, in hindsight, is rather ironic considering how he wishes to remain proper. ]

I had often wondered if I fell in love the first time I saw you. [ Her ears bend back only in embarrassment, as is obvious by the red that can be seen creeping over what is visible of her cheeks. ] I thought it was childish to think it... and convinced myself you would have no interest other than that of an ally.

[ Which, now, she can see was clearly wrong.

She gives a small tug to his hands for him to lean closer. Then, she captures his lips with hers in a kiss. ]