I'm sorry. I really ought to have thanked you first, but I'm a bit afraid that once I start, I'll never be able to make myself stop again.

[She ducks her head a little.]

Even if it means... [Finish your sentence--] ...letting you have free reign over me until midnight, I still can't thank you enough. It seems it's got to be someone, at least, and I'd much, much rather it be you than anyone else.