[except...] Ah, but I'm quite sure you're the one with the greatest trick of all, tonight.

Only a little? [sneaking suspicion she's downplaying that, but he won't make a scene] Hm. We'll see if we can't get get this night over with quickly. Mine are only held hidden by keeping them tucked flat; it would have been smarter to bind them. Still not the most comfortable.

[He's sure he's strong enough to keep them from quivering until The Reveal.......but he does grimace a little upon eyeing her bindings.]