He laughed at the punch, rubbing it softly after the kiss. "Mm. Karen," he purred, "I only want you. You're all I can handle. And then some." He kissed her on the cheek and grinned earnestly, "I really didn't go in there for anything other than to get Allen. Never in my life have I seen such... USUALLY everyone like that runs away the minute someone shouts 'marine.' I..." He couldn't believe she thought he'd gone in the for fun. "I don't flirt much period. No matter Robin or Rob Lucci or whatever idiots try to tell you, you're the only one for me and I haven't flirted or... chased anyone else. Nor will I. And I haven't since the day I first took you back to my ship. That's why it took me so long to ask you... officially. I thought we already were." That was why he'd gotten mad over Lovino as well, having completely jumped the gun before.