[And now Elizabeth unabashedly reaches for one of Connor's hands. Should he not retreat, he will find himself the recipient of a friendly squeeze. It's much the same way she might treat one of her sisters and though at home she should never be so brazen, she has become somewhat used to letting her playful nature run wild here.]

Then you are indeed the most worthy of allies! I confess, I do not have the temperament to suffer many of ill humor and even fewer of more tiresome attitudes. If such a time arises where we must depend on speech and influence alone, I shall count on your wonderful talents.