[Despite all his best efforts, he cannot keep the corners of his mouth from twitching into a smirk. At the declaration that he is grounded, a laugh bursts from his lips until he can cover his mouth with his hand.]
Theo. You can't actually ground me, you know. And anyway it isn't my fault, I was doing a nice thing and she just happens to be oblivious about stuff.
[Speaking up so that Kitane can hear him.] I mean that as a compliment, Kitane. It's... endearing.