Eleven ducked his head in a nod, a gentler warmth spreading through him in the wake of wine- pleased and a touch honored that she trusted him to see her back safely.

"Almost," he assured and took in a deep breath of cool, night air to calm himself. His face finally felt like it was beginning to return to a normal, healthy temperature. "We'll enjoy a nice meal, drink, and then I promise I'll see you safely back."

With the added hope that he'd manage to survive any further accidental innuendos on Lily's part.