Things do have a way of working out. Claudius thanks the mansion itself for bringing all these people together and crafting such a fine comedy for him to enjoy, now that he'll live to enjoy it. "You do love him," he says with a laugh of triumph. "Oh, that's even better. I thought perhaps you were a spy who couldn't risk his cover, and that's why you were so evasive. You still could be. A spy in love with a warlord ..." He shakes his head. "Well, best of luck to you. You've picked a volatile man to court, but the kiss wasn't bad. Don't let him get too skittish when it's your turn -- he needs a soothing hand to bring him back in, and plenty of flattery."