"What about now?"

You decide to go even further. And why not risk it? This could well be your last day of freedom, before that duchess throws you into jail. "I imagine guard duty doesn't allow for frequent ... company."

The smile stays on her face, her head tilting a little more to the side. "What do you mean?"

"Standing around in that fancy armour all day, looking dashing, but never having a free minute to talk, eat, or, fulfill other ... natural needs."

"Good sir, are you suggesting ..."

"Nothing you wouldn't want, of course", you hurry to say. "But as you were so open about, you know, lovemaking, I thought you might want to ..."

Her smile grows even a little more gentle. "I am honoured by this proposal, good sir. But I fear, my duties really do not allow for company."