Ari hiccuped, having just realized what she'd implied, suddenly caught between embarrassment and unbridled laughter, all the while trying to mantain a demeanor of dignity.  It wasn't like she'd forgotten the Xhol was male.  Oh, not at all.  In fact, this evening she was trying hard not to think too much about it, what with the little jokes and dares and remarks that had been boucing around more so then usual.   And then, his comment about needing proof!  She just<em>knew</em>her cheeks were red, feeling them burning as he leaned into her, too close to feel comfortable, yet enjoying his presence and sort of wishing he would have done is somewhere besides the crowded inn where her father and everyone else were sure to be watching.<br/><br/>"Sorry." she murmered, back at the T'skrang, not daring to look at him right at that moment.  "Got caught up in the moment.  I really hadn't meant you weren't... were a... well... " for once she actually was lost for words, a fact that made the moment even<em>more</em>awkward, if that was at all possible.