[ ...Well, that is true. But Raleigh charms her, and she doesn't mind the shit that he says. Mostly because he doesn't say stupid shit to her, and he's an incredible kisser but she might be biased because it's not like she has anyone else to compare it to.

Mako has the grace to look faintly sheepish, and quite chuffed, all things considered. But this first kiss thing gets her oddly flustered, like she's too young for him or something. ]

I didn't have a lot of opportunities in the Shatterdome. And I hadn't really cared for it. [ Not until you came along. Then, ] How did you know to do -- that? [ That lovely, delightful thing with your tongue. Yes, she's thinking about that again. ]