He felt her tension lessen, but she doesn't let go of him. He's not letting of her either. His breathing takes a different tempo when she nuzzles against his chest. He nods when she mentions about wearing her mother's dagger. "Yes, and we'll have to find a good pair of boots for you to wear while out and about. And perhaps some different clothes for running around it. This," he glances over he dress,"might attract to much attention from travelers. It would be a wise idea to keep a weapon handy even with out threat of my step brother. He blushes when Serenity kisses him, ruining the illusion that she whispered in his ear. "You're welcome Lily," he murmurs, his blush deepening.