[And Mephisto can't help but snicker at her reaction -- seriously, it's funny every time?? He hopes she never gets used to it, honestly.]

[He turns his hand to instead brush against her cheek, gently caressing her skin with his her fingertips.]

Hmm, maybe I do. But you must be even more exhausted than I thought, if you're already thinking of returning to bed so soon after a nap.