Saffron's first instinct as Xander came around behind her was to lean back against him, but she resisted, instead letting him free her from her dress. She sighed softly at his gentle touch, then smiled at Alcuin's words.

"I hear tell you folks in Terre d'Ange are all terrible gorgeous," she said. "Thank you, sugar." And to show her appreciation for his compliment, she reached to curl one hand around the back of his neck and gently pulled to get him to come in for a kiss.