I like to think of myself as selectively minded.

[Merida's tail wags in his hand and her ears pull back slightly at the kiss before she lets out a small laugh, even though his next question has her pause and sigh.]

I'm not sure. Cu would probably fall over himself laughin' if I showed up at th' fort like this.

[The tone of her voice says she's joking, though she honestly doesn't know what his real reaction would be.]