He smiles and cannot resist kissing that smile, so bright and strong.

"Stubborness is only a fault when one does not apply it correctly. My aid I pledge to your battleground, in whatsoe'er way you require it."

He sighs at his men in fond exasperation, immediately diverted by her hand on his arm.

"I suppose we should, as I fain they will be watching no matter what I say!" He says in mock exasperation.