[ Ah, there it is. She's trying her level best to not giggle— he really is being cute like this, even more when he protests. She is watching him curiously, though when he says she should stay, she can't help but feel a flutter rise in her chest.

If only he'd stop looking away— she wouldn't be coming into his personal space or being this bold if she didn't want his eyes on her. He'd probably know she's just as shy usually and though she's capable of putting on a professional, royal appearance, she usually needs to withdraw after some time to recover her energy.

Being an introvert is a little more difficult as a royal celebrity.

So once he's spoken, she lifts a hand to his cheek, her golden eyes watching him for a bit- he's been filling out, even if he's retained that fresh faced beauty she remembers from their university days. But there's a masculinity to his jaw now- his features sharper, even if his eyes are just as soft, and she moves her thumb over his cheek. ]

All you needed to do was ask, Noct. It's not like I wanted to leave.

[ Spoken with a softer edge to her voice, she turns his face towards hers and moves in to kiss the corner of his mouth gently. ]

I was beginning to think I wasn't your type.

[ Okay, she never had that fear, but she is teasing gently, as she pulls back to watch him. ]

You're allowed to look closer, you know. Just in case you wanted a better opinion.

[ She's just waiting for him to get exasperated, but Naya and Beni did say if he didn't make the first move, then it was up to her to encourage it. ]