[oh no... Edmond level tolerance for that kind of warmth, then. he can work with that. somehow, he manages not to laugh—he doesn't want her to think he's making fun of her.]

Of course, you can treat that as an open invitation any time. I don't mean to press you for anything now. [a reassurance first, then, as he rises to return to his seat.]

About the necklace you'd like made, then.