"Really?" Solomon cast her a look gearing up admirably for true amusement. Yes, he knew very well she wasn't good about hiding blushes. Even though he'd never get to see it again--his heart skipped a beat and his smile wavered.

No. It was enough that he knew what she looked like when she blushed, that he had the opportunity to make her do so over and over again. At least he had that.

The smile came up again. "I'm not sure how I should feel about a gift I haven't touched, given to you by Skulduggery on the basis of ... shall we say, propensities. I think I should get to touch this 'gift'."

He was still too weak for anything truly energetic, and they both knew that. But he could still tease.