[Oona smiles back, but her expression becomes searching at the teasing question. She leans over and reaches for him, fingers trailing over Kaoru's cheek as she cups the side of his face.]

I do not think so. [Her voice is soft and vaguely curious, her eyes dropping to Kaoru's mouth and then back] Because I believe you might lie to me, unfortunate as it is. And I do not want you to lie. [A pause and she exhales a soft 'ha'] Not to me, at least. But, it is inevitable. Many lie. I do not expect you to always be truthful.

[Have they had a similar conversation before? It feels vaguely familiar] You would lie, and I do not want to hear pretty lies from a pretty face like yours'. So, will not ask. I can wait until you tell me on your own, if ever. And, if possible, would like to help.

[She doesn't even know what she'd be helping with but who cares about those details?]