I'd have sought you out already, but for what I knew of how jinba were treated in your land. [His hand is still on her cheek, he traces the line of her jaw with his thumb.] For myself, I see no shame in approaching a man or woman, but I did not wish to dishonour you.

[He holds her gaze, even as a new smile dawns on his face.] My brother even tried to jostle me in your path, thinking there might be something between us. [She might recall Loki setting them up with the mead. That's a very Loki thing to do.]