His words had been the tease - but his kiss had been genuine. Rider's never been a good communicator; so when she reacts that way, he furrows his brow and tilts his head.

"You were promised to another? Ah...but no, few are 'promised' to each other anymore...perhaps you have a lover I am not aware of?" He listed possible explanations for her anger. "But it hardly matters, does it? None can compare with the King of Conquerors!!"

Iskandar glanced down and saw the expression on her face. "...you are angry? What for?" He was truly confused. Emotions were clearly not his strong suit.