That got a huge laugh out of him. "Okay, now I know you're onto me." He pulled back, his eyes sparkling mischieviously. He was pretty sure it's from a book too, despite being the one who just said it. Marco shook his head. "Beats me. I don't usually care if anyone thinks I'm charming or an idiot, eh? It works for Thatch though, but he has a lot more going for him."

He gently tucked a strand of her hair back behind an ear as an excuse to peer into her eyes, "And it got you to laugh, eh?"