Annie didn't really need an excuse to get into his lap, since it was rapidly becoming one of her favorite places to be, but that was indeed helpful in demonstrating why he liked having her there and was plenty distracting. (God help them both if he ever had something more serious than bruising going on, though.)

"Do I not give you enough attention without the bruises? I'll have to fix that," Annie teased, arching her back a bit in response and leaning in to kiss him, a little more aggressive than she had been.