She almost stopped and stared at him, so surprised was she by his teasing manner. He'd pouted at her! Valyn! But she was too giddy over this to question it, and besides, she didn't want him to stop.

So instead, she adopted an aloof expression and tugged at one stray copper curl as she held it up in front of her face. "Mayhaps it's the red hair? I don't do honey very well. I never have."