[ Jill arrests their motion by stepping around in front of him, and Clive's eyes are soft with adoration as he looks down at her. He would just as soon excise any part of himself that might offend her, for he's sure it would improve him as a person, but she's always been so patient with him in the past that he's certain the only thing he recalls her begrudging him as of late was his self-sacrificing nature, ironically. ]

If my lady wishes to better know her humble servant, I will do my best to answer honestly any inquiries you might pose. I'm a simple man, as you shall no doubt discover.

[ Her next statement earns her one of Clive's rare smiles, even if it's laced with sadness. ]

Yes. Very agreeable, my lady.