She didn't laugh, but she did grin against his skin. Moans, encouragement, anything but the sorrow she'd gotten when he arrived was a victory. Rubbing slightly against his hand so he'd know she liked that, she moved down a little to reach the line of his ribs. They were more visible than she liked, but she didn't let that show as she nibbled on him.

"So sweet." It was a silly, meaningless thing to say, but she meant it.