"I'm pretty good at not telling anyone till I'm already gone, you know," Zidane said, tilting his head to peer down at her, a little grin on his face before he looked away. When he spoke again, it was in a 'dictation' sort of voice.

"Dear Rusty, we've gone to see what this 'Raithwall's Tomb' is. Will be back in a week. Don't burn the castle down. Do whatever Beatrix tells you. Love, us"

And then he looked back at her, and gave her a little kiss again on her forehead. "See? Works like a charm."