[At least she could feel that shiver against her lips, with it quirking into a smile. After all, his rich laughter had always been infectious, and she can't help but feed into it. He's right, he's always been like this. In battle, he's a wild beast. Now, she doesn't mind that, really.]

True, but I rather not lose you in the process. Be aggressive, but also careful.

I suppose we still won, so I wish to reward you. [She kisses up his neck, up along his ear. Her hand now travelling over his chest, tracing out the lines through his shirt.] But also to warn you that you need to be be more wary, I must punish you.

[And then with her mouth at his earlobe, she bites down. Hard.]