[Hm. Laurentina watches her, closely, curiously, as if she can see how quickly the gears in *Mute's head spin. It reminds her of Gladiia, just a little bit, if Gladiia had less composure.]

Oh, yes. I would have asked, but, we-e-ell. [She laughs a little bit, putting her hand to her own lips.]

Don't worry so much. It was just a quick peck. That's chaste compared to the kind of rutting this place seems to expect of us.