[He'll also feel relief in the fresher air, though it won't last for long once everyone else appears and he's back in the thick of it, so he's taking the opportunity as much as he can. And to that, he just grins.]

What, it's not the first time I've had to suffer through niceties in questionable environments. I'll manage.

[He then leans in close to brush his lips against hers, the gesture before affectionate as well as to cover their secretive murmurs...and perhaps for a little "recharge" for the upcoming "battle."]

Just don't take too long I'll start sorely missing you.