"Awww, darlin' that's just not true," he purred at her in his best imitation of the way he was, or could be, normally when he was on his game. He had noticed the way she'd smiled at the mention of Connor, but he didn't comment. It wasn't for him to tell her she couldn't have feelings for anyone else and this Conn guy made her look happy. He did care about Kara, so he wouldn't deny her that.