[Some might mention beauty or grace, for Hayame has both.] You are a warrior, strong and honourable. I have seen you face down a fight without fear- and I have seen you face down the things which you fear most and overcome them. [Does she truly not see that any man ought be proud to be invited to her bed? Leaning across the space between them he presses his mouth gently to hers. It's a chaste thing from which he pulls back after a heartbeat.

He can't help but grin as he does.] ...and when we first met you threatened to cut my tongue out. I admire a woman who isn't afraid to threaten bodily harm when it's called for.