His resolve was crumbling at an alarming rate as she looked up at him almost... Expectantly? Eugene had always been a bit of a flirt in the past, but this was something else entirely. This moment was meaningful, he cared for Miss MacFusty more than he'd actually realized until he'd had to fish her out of storm waters a short while ago; and so he didn't want to screw it up.

It was incredibly difficult however, to have her so close and not do anything with it, especially considering the admissions made this evening. And so perhaps one small allowance could be made...

Slowly, so as not to startle her (and to give her time to tell him not to), Eugene tightened his grip around her, the hand already by her face gently cupping her cheek, he waited just one breath, eyes intent on hers, before leaning down to kiss her softly.