His annoyance and anger are completely gone now. Rider is far too amused with her reaction and how she stammers when she speaks to him. He can't help his boasting now and the pride that surges through him. As she settles into the saddle, he wraps an arm around her and leans down to whisper a tease to her.

"Congratulations, not all have earned a kiss from the King of Conquerors and remained standing, as you have," he burst out laughing, kicking Bucephalus in the sides for him to ride forward, out of the forest.