"I'm sorry if you think I played Delilah, Ralph—" she began.
He patted her knee delicately. "There, there," he soothed. "None of that matters. Actually, we're two of a kind. Not that we're naturally treacherous, but that we are indirect, the most dangerous weapon in the world. I wanted to discuss our plans. You see, marriage is a—"
She gripped his wrist, hard, to make him stop talking.
She said through her teeth, "After this, nothing but the truth!"
Inwardly he groaned.
She went on with determination. "I do love you. I do want to marry you. And settle on Titan. The important thing is, do you love me and really want to marry me? Are you going to be honest with me about things that concern only us? Of course, I don't mind if you're tricky with other people. That's life."
Well, why not?
Unfortunately, he would be unable to use her anymore for purposes of finding X. But apparently, he was in love with her.
He held her warm hands. "We'll get married and live on Titan," he said.
She leaned over and kissed him until he thought he'd be forced down through the bed.