[ The kiss to the back of his hand brings yet another smile to his face as Claude leans down to rest his cheek against her forehead. ]

Don't push yourself too hard. You know I can always entertain myself for a bit if you have things you have to take care even during a visit. Besides, it's been a little while since I've horrified Ferdinand by being terribly improper, [ said in his best (entirely friendly) impression of Ferdinand's general exuberance towards everything the noble does - ] so I always look forward to that.

[ While speaking Claude also unwinds his arm from around her waist just enough to run his hand idly up and down her back in no particular pattern. ]

But getting to have as much time with you as I can always outranks tormenting Ferdinand, just for the record.