( something playful flits across her expression when he stands his ground and doesn't take her up on what's obviously an offer. that's fine with her, especially if he's going to pull her in like that.

it's a spot she readily eases into, even if it does make the act of ridding herself of the dress just that little bit more difficult. she does have to let go for a moment to let the dress pool around her heels though, nudging them off to the side before letting her palms lay flat over the sides of his thighs to drag her nails carefully along the curve of them. )

And I thank you for not tearing into them. ( as hot as it would've been... ) It'd be hard to explain why my dress has a new set of stitches.

( but, before she gets too distracted, she'll shrug off one of the straps to her bra. you know, to spur him along. )

It's not going to be a very restful soak in the bath if you keep that up, mister.

( like she's not instigating, )