"Aw. How might I improve?"

"Learn to keep your impertinent hands to yourself without needing a reminder, for one."

Kiss. "I'll try."

Kiss!

"Self-improvement is a virtue."

"Don't know I have many of those."

"You have them where it counts."

"Good." She wiggles.

"I think I've had about enough of this chair, though."

She laughs and gets out of Ellie's lap so she can stand.

She stands up and grabs her shirt to put it back on.

Ruby slips hers back on as well. Mostly. She leaves a few buttons open at the top.

Ellie's not complaining.

"So where next?"

"Dunno. There's still a lot of this to explore."

"Well, it's your turn to pick."

"Hmmm..."

She's in the mood to break into where they keep items not being displayed. Look at the forbidden pots.

Dark Imperial China, show them the forbidden pots.

That gets a successful giggle.

While they're viewing the forbidden pots (and paintings and documents): "Oh, hey - so you being my Empress is hella fun and I'm definitely putting 'an empire' on the list of big silly dramatic gifts to get you up beside 'the moon,' but - not sure I really liked the peasant part?"

"Okay. I'll tone that down. What would be your- preferred role?"

"Hmmm... Most prized possession, captured goddess, very terrifying and exceptionally loyal general... Peasant's fine occasionally, I think, if you really like it? My ego isn't bruised easily or anything. I like being beloved more, though."

"I will make a note."

Kiss. "Which is why you're the best Empress."

"Domineering yet responsive to her subject's needs."

"And graceful and lovely and exceptionally dangerous to her enemies."

"You are lucky to have found me."

"I am. Luckiest day of my life."