Was he really offering to share his hobby with her? He spent a great deal of time and effort on this particular project, and she'd always rather gotten the impression that he preferred to keep it to himself. Perhaps this game would have more benefit than she'd originally thought.
"Actually," she said slowly, "I think I would, yes. In spring?"
Her plate was moved slightly to the side, and within moments it would be removed. Dessert would arrive shortly. It was a graceful and subtle performance that was so commonplace, Hera barely noticed it any longer. What she did notice, at least tonight, was the look on her husband's face.