Briefly allowing his focus to drift along her hand and forearm, he allows his eyes to begin to follow the henna patterns on her skin - it will require much more detailed exploration later, so he shifts his attention back after only a moment, upturning his hand to allow her palm to rest against his.

"We had some discussion," Skellig agrees. "But there is no need for you to resort to more than words, I promise."

At the mention of given your connection Skellig hesitates ever-so-slightly as he considers just how in-depth he wishes to tell Kreyu of his talk with her brother, in this public space. He decides on 'not very', for now.

"We spoke of marriage," he says. "And of the fact that you were smart to suggest I meet Elihu first, rather than your brother."