"A sudden chill has settled upon me," she replies, sounding convincingly distressed and unhappy about 'the chill' that's come so suddenly. "I think my guests will forgive my absence. You are welcome to stay and enjoy it." Her smile turns wicked at that, not that anyone is listening but she's well aware he would probably rather not stay at the party if he's not required to.

"I will be in bed." She gives him a pointed look, adjusting the bodice of her dress purposely to further enhance her chest. For his benefit alone. It was too easy to taunt him sometimes.