Astoria laughed. "It is probably a little strange but it makes things interesting." She shook her head in amusement. "Not yet, at least. But I annoy him enough everyday that he might be tempted again."
She hid her face behind her hand momentarily and laughed. Astoria could feel herself blushing and she didn't want to give him the satisfaction. "I am not speechless," she protested, mostly in jest, once she removed her hand. "I said 'thank you'. Those are words," she added, still smiling.