[The amusement doesn’t quite leave his face, but he does lower his hand to fully re-fold his arms again.]

Darling, I’m flattered by the attention, but I’m afraid I’ll have to decline. I’m not overly fond of relationships where I’m not allowed to bite back. Power dynamics and the like, I’m sure you understand.

[Oh, and there goes the statue! Goodbye statue. That’s a neat little trick, actually, rather impressive.]