She only needed to ask, but the added pull makes it easier to comply to avoid being strangled again. Still, he doesn't know what's coming. Couldn't even rule out her taking up a sword and making him own his failure. The consequences were always more dire since he got involved with queens, which had been some of the appeal. That he feels differently now has nothing to do with her.

"Should I kiss your hand?" He asks while looking up at her without any hint of mocking. He is exactly what she thinks of him, and all he can do is offer a thin apology and take her judgment.