[ Her answering laugh is warm and fond - bright and clear but not as polished as an idol's delicate little giggle. She might be dressed up as Ai of B-Komachi but it's Hoshino Ai who's back in his arms now. ]

That's not what you asked for though, is it? What happened to me taking care of you?

[ Not that she really minds how this happens either way, but...

Her fingers lace together behind his neck and her smile turns a little sly. ]

You're still all shaky, too. I don't know if you could even manage even if you wanted to try.

[ Her eyes are twinkling. Like that, there's no way to mistake her words as anything but a challenge. Or maybe an invitation. When it's the two of them, is there much difference? ]