Jack paused to think, using a sip of wine to cover it. "I'm rarely unwilling to be kissed by you." These days, anyway, as there were fewer issues involved. Never none, of course, that would come only with time and practice on both their parts, given that what was between them had new aspects for both of them. "In your place, I'm certain I'd have behaved more apallingly." And had, at least to the extent of an extremely cold shoulder. "To be honest, I'd expected to be the one apologizing tonight."