She sat up a little straighter, leaning her body over the table to place one light kiss on his cheek, speaking softly as she pulled away. "Of course - you've become one of my dearest friends."

She cleared her throat slightly when she managed to sit back down in her seat properly, and immediately began to gather herself together as if she was ready to leave.
"I suppose I should be on my way then, there are things to take care of---"