The 'obligated' part of all that didn't appeal, but the first part gave him a sudden, unexpected surge of hope. With that and the touches to his hands - armored like a Prime or not, Consorts knew their way around around such things, and a shiver worked it's way from his arm up his spinal struts.

"Ah...I would indeed, then." Audials twitching, he fought the urge to look away from the bright glow of her optics, managing a pleased smile.