That steady foundation is exactly what she aspires to provide for him. Whatever it takes, she's determined that their relationship, regardless of what it ultimately becomes, will not be something mercurial for him to doubt and dread. This thing between them will be as steady and strong as they can make it, even if that means having to put in extra dedicated work.

"My social secretary has a fondness for chocolate that she will be just fine with us capitalizing on," she informs him with a playful smile. "And having my ladies gossip about you is a good thing, it means they like you. It's when they don't acknowledge you that you should worry."