"And I can be sweeter, given the chance, m'lady," Henry replied.
He was glad that she was playing the game as well and didn't just shove him off as unworthy of her lovely attention. He would've been highly disappointed if she didn't and probably furious. Not being given the attention he felt he deserved more than anyone else would've upset him greatly and pushed him to the point where his Tudor temper would've been put to good use. That wasn't the case, however, which pleased him. And Henry was most pleasant when things were going his way.
The king held an arm out to her. "May I have the pleasure of escorting you to your destination?"