"Perhaps more forward than many at home, even." Joly allowed. "Not all of course, we do have our Romantics among us. Grand, stirring epics, excesses of feeling spilling everywhere, combated by, well, not so much, though I think the church would like it if they could."

As far as heartbreaking, no. Joly could never be that type, even if he really tried to.

"Heartbreaking? No, I have too much affection for those that I adore for that. Instead of that, perhaps adding new friends in the equation, as a way for all to benefit." Hey, it had worked once in that direction, after all.

"Oh, rather likely." He agrees, returning that smile. "I will be sure to alert you of course if it's caused you to..." he's pausing, trying to consider the most ridiculous possibility he can, only here, in the arena, maybe joking about those things is not to be, since it can be made to happen rather quickly.

"Well, I will let you know, at least." He promises, setting to work quite carefully, slowing at the hitch in her breath. "Easy. Nearly there."