In response, he comes in - and takes the opportunity to take her hand, too, to cement their closeness. Like anchoring himself to her. He supposes that he might not have pressed the issue. He might well have pretended to be incurious - it might have served him well, in fact. There are many advantages to be found in convincing people that you don't know what you actually do know. But...Well. He doesn't want her to have to feel like she must lie to him. Not unless she wants to.

"I'm listening." He murmurs that, low and flirtatious. "Forever, you have my ear, milady."