[ That surprises him, and as much as he'd like to make a comment about it, he knows this is a bit more of a serious moment and decides not to. Instead, he reaches up to tug her back down for a kiss. This one is a light but meaningful one. He hopes. ]

You know it's the same. For you. I know I mess up a lot so if I do it to you you have full permission to kick me in the bone bulge.