Merlin was glad he didn't have to work super hard on the charm tonight. Working the magic muscles still left him a bit weak.
"I assure you, starlady, that some things, I am very much well practiced at," he said, and lifted a hand to touch under her chin, just enough to encourage her to come close enough to meet his lips with hers. It was a soft kiss, gentle and explorative, just to see if she wanted to take it further.