[That's the first touch of good humor she's seen to him. Underlying it is a challenge; that any answer short of yes would be a disappointment, and for that reason he anticipates what her answer will be.

Well, he's not wrong. He won't be hearing no from her anytime soon.]

Naturally. [Locking one arm behind her back, she cants her head to the side and scoffs.] I'm not staying here forever. I'll do it all myself if I have to. If I've convinced you to lend your aid, however, I won't say no to it.