[Of course, even as he acknowledges that Mira doesn't appreciate being forced into these festive events... that doesn't mean he won't do it again and again. He's like that.

But of course, the Puca brightens up. It sounds to him like she's accepting the offer to stay, given steady company, and company is what he sought all along. Company to drown out the din of his worries, though not to address them. He smiles with his teeth and nods.]

Of course I would, Mira-darling. As long as you don't consider MY company to be so forced... Ha-ha. [He leans forward, eye blowing wide as he claps his hands together.] Ooh, do you want me to pretend to be Bonded to you and everything?? Given that this is Litha... nobody would dare to approach like that! What do you think? You would be VERY unforced, if people think you're already taken by Bond...

[he's a wellspring of ideas...]