Kazim felt a flash of anger, despite knowing she was teasing him. Since Alecto had gone out and not come back, he was quicker to flare up than usual, which was saying something. Maybe it was that she was playing him at his own game. Maybe it was simply jealousy. "Future husband, is it?" he asked, stepping away from her. "Well. Then I had better maintain a respectful distance. I shouldn't want to be a smirch on your virtue."