Cassidy does have a tendency to ramble, but at least the information was pertinent and there were no tangents.

The little kiss is a surprise, though. A pleasant surprise, as is everything that Alana's done thus far. Cassidy isn't really used to it. Or thinks that he deserves it.

"Well. Thanks for not tryin' to stake me."

Another pause.

"That also isn't true, by the way," he adds wryly.

And then he just goes ahead and kisses her, slow and deep, cupping her cheek in his hand.