Merlin, why did she have to do that, to work at his weaknesses? Well, logically, it was because she knew they were weaknesses. He sighed and looked to her, knowing he couldn't very well deny her this, whatever the price. Or deny her anything, really.
"I'll try," he agreed, trying not to let his voice betray the fact that her hand on his thigh was as great a distraction as it was, "I promise, Lily."
He swallowed thickly, wondering how he was going to pull that off. Well, he'd see. Somehow.