[ It was almost as if they were smoooothly moving away from the topic of mourning the lost Bonded. Or maybe, continuing it in the sense of focusing on what's here and now.

Or rather who. ]

You sure like to invite trouble at your doorstep. [ The humour is genuine, as is a quiet, pleased hum at the kiss. He reacts impulsively and kisses back. ] But know this, I'm glad whatever is out there, gods or destiny, or whatever, that threw us in these circumstances.

[ That's kind of tsun way of saying 'I actually do like you', but gets the point across. ]