[ He smiles at the allowance for welcomed danger. Clearly, she's coming to understand the kind of person he is. ]

In that case, I'll make it abundantly clear when I'm tempting fate for the sport of it. [ He can't help but punctuate this with a wink. ] Until then, do try to relax a bit? Enjoy some fun for a change?

[ He finally stops walking backwards and turns just in time to hit the low fence bounding the training grounds. She might hear a few muttered oaths as he climbs over it, then a louder, more pointedly dignified: ] Au revoir, General!