Now that question got that sideways smile of his up at her, and a little kiss to back of her wrist...simply by merit of being the closest exposed part of her. And then he gave her other wrist a tug with his tail.

"If I didn't, would I have asked? Come on, Dagger. You know me better than that." Was he terrified? Yes. Of course. Good lord. Did that mean he didn't mean it? Not a chance.