His 'explanation' works just fine for getting his point across!

"So are you, love," she replies, her breath already rough. "If this gift would survive what you have planned, I would like you to put it on me."

She laughs, low. "Then I could lounge upon those silks, my neck adorned with this lovely necklace, let you look upon the fine treasures heaped upon your altar," There's a hint of teasing in her tone.