"Because--! Because... can' we jus' do it once 'n be done with it?" This seems like a hard thing without much reward, so clearly the answer is to just plow through and not play this game ever again.

Pouting, but never one to turn down touch, she lets Tyki pick her up and she orients herself until she's riding on his back with her legs around his waist and her arms around his shoulders. "Yeah..." she smiles happily, letting her head loll against Tyki's shoulder. "He likes me. 'N he's so handsome, right? Fellas like you 'n him get me all nervous, 'cause ya look so... perfect. Like a paintin', or a statue."

She deflates against his back and fidgets a little. "Was right surprised when he kissed me right on th'lips."