"Hush, if we're to be convincing as a couple we need to be able to look the part."

"I'm sure we'll manage when the time comes —"

"You're redder than a Beltane fire, Numair."

"That's an exaggeration."

"Barely. Are you always so nervous kissing someone new?"

"This is different."

"Well, I know I'm not your usual type but surely you'll suffer through it."

"That's not what I meant."

"Then what's so different when it's me you're kissing?"

"Just come here."