She caught her breath, if only because his closeness always left her breathless. But the question - oh there was only one answer to that. "Of course. Always." she said immediately, though she briefly fretted about doing something he wouldn't like. Removing his shirt should be safe enough though, right? Right. Although she was surpirsed he showed her mercy in not making her SAY it this time. "If you're sure..then..." She smiled softly, leaning forward to give him a tender kiss out of gratitude, lingering slightly as her hands wandered down to his shirt.