He managed a wry smile at her little giggle as his hands encircled her waist. But then she turned him down, and he pouted just a little, letting out a little fretting sound.
"Mmmm," he said as he kissed her again, pondering her offer. "You drive a hard bargain, Mrs Bletchley," He probably would fall asleep in the middle of things, and that would not do his reputation any favours.
He returned her smug look with mischief dancing behind the weariness in his eyes. "I'll hold you to that promise, and I'll even make sure you won't be left disappointed for the long wait." He'd make her pay for making him wait, but then he doubted she would be left with any complaints.