Dedrick returned her smile with something more of a smirk and spoke in low, elegant tone. "I don't believe I am in such a position to make that choice now am I?" What little of his tail that remained free of her coils flicked in curiosity. He let his gaze meet hers, his ice-like eyes remained sharp, with a piercing stare that seemed to bore into one's soul. "The choice is yours... as it always was."