Minerva flushed as she imagined just what Severus' darkly amused look might mean. She suddenly had far more in common with her old sparring partner than ever before.
Re-settling her hands on the arms of her chair (and gripping the ends for dear life), Minerva gave Severus a sly smile of her own, and returned the volley gamely. "Women have a multitude of benefits over men. A higher tolerance for pain, increased balance, and more frequent, sustained orgasms."
When there was an elephant in the room, Minerva always thought it was best to shoot it with both barrels.