Too bad that that whisper was sufficient distraction for her. Her eyes flew open wide, and a much darker blush stained her cheeks. "Y-Y-You did?" Oh boy. Now she was even stammering. Her hands reached for and squeezed his again, but she was by and large quite neatly shocked into silence.

Though this time, she was able to swallow thickly and keep her focus upon Hikitsu expectantly. "What.. what happened next?" Damn him, Uruki must be proud of himself now.