[ and he may find that assumption correct as her smile softened and her eyes crinkled up a little in a laugh ]
Would that could always be the case, but consider this your consent. I have no intention of dying and you've already proven to be more then courteous. I'll excuse the poor form just this once.
[ and without further ado, she stepped in, placing a hand lightly on his arm for balance as she leaned up to press a light kiss against his mouth. Assuming, of course, that he has no objections to the act either. ]