"Besides your exotic appeal?"  He teased, squatting down next to her chair now, catching the hint that he'd be quite hurt if she had said no before now, even with his considerable training to fight.  "I like your personality Michelle, your endless streams of questions, while some would find annoying, makes me quite happy to answer since it means you have half a brain unlike most women I know back home.  Usually they're concerned with who is wearing what, trends, fashions, and all that junk.  You seem honestly enthused with the quest for knowledge and understanding, and your never ending thirst for such things is what draws me at least, as well as your nature you've shown to me so far."  He said honestly, standing again and considering if he should remove his armor himself or give that pleasure to Michelle.  The armor 'folded' up and allowed a person to walk in or out with ease, so long as one knew where to touch.  In John's particular case, the button was on the right side, right under his armpit but it was positioned so that it wouldn't accidentally be bumped in combat or other strenuous activity.  "As far as you being an empress, you are a person first, regardless of your status.  Rank doesn't hold the same meaning as it used to after I became a Spectre, since I answer only to the Council.  So, how do you want to do this Michelle?"