My, my, you're becoming rather brazen, aren't you?

[Chiding her gently and, really, without any intent to make her stop, Kisuke turned his wrist just so slightly so he could meaningfully run his thumb over the inside of her palm while they were on their stroll.]

I'm of the same opinion, Monika, but there's something to be said about subtlety, isn't there?

[So, while she had her moment to think about the sweeter forms of declaring that transition between them, he was more than eager to distract with teasing that could stay well-hidden enough.]