[ And she can tell! But she also notices he's standing his ground despite his obvious hesitation. That emboldens her, summons up her emperor's pride. After all, she nurtured a great relationship with her Master over nearly the course of two months. With Ventus...

Perhaps her wish will be granted even further here.

So she walks closer. Saber knows she doesn't have any fear of rejection or being betrayed by Ventus of all people. All throughout, he never seemed the type. And for all his generosity and care, it is only natural she return the attention back, yes? Both as a ruler, but also as a maiden herself!

She places a hand on his cheek, never minding the slight bit of static she feels upon contact. ]

You are fortunate, then. I am quite the expert on the matter.

[ She smiles before leaning up closer and planting a kiss on his cheek. It's a lingering one, but when she pulls away, there's a confident smirk on her lips. ]

But let us, first, start with something as simple as that, yes?