<em>He smiles down at her, though his ears seem trained elsewhere for just a moment.<br/><br/>"Ah. The lack of animals, isn't it? There's a repulsion spell engulfing the area to keep hunters from accidentally stumbling upon this place while chasing prey."<br/><br/>Still, he doesn't let go of her just yet, moving down to kiss her forehead instead.<br/><br/>"Sorry to keep you waiting."</em>