Bill let out a victorious laugh and bellowed, "Never!" in his low, gritty voice, continuing to tickle her until she was off his lap and laying on the couch, pinned between the back cushions, the seat cushions, and the arm. It was only after a few more seconds that he relented and stuck out his tongue. "Argue my sexuality again, and I'll make you wet yourself, fairiebug." He didn't mean it at all, obviously, but at least he got her to smile and laugh.