[ that gets a little laugh out of her, and she pats at his chest lightly again. ]

Aw, don't be a baby about it. You know I'm just messing around! [ even if it is sort of endearing to see him get all pouty on her... and even if part of her is pretty sure that he's just messing around, too. ] If you really did get sick, I'd stop by your place in a heartbeat, no strings or Judes attached. [ and she laughs, this time at her own corny joke, before continuing: ] I'd probably skip out on the weird costumes, but I'd make sure you got better either way.