[ With signs of life slowly returning to the white-haired woman, Hilda's trademark teasing glint returns to her eyes. Her gaze holds Ciri's, her tone lilting. ]

I think that also depends. If it's a bad surprise then I definitely just did it to get the guy off my back.

[ It's a subtle nod that it was okay if Ciri didn't like it the kiss. That it didn't have to be made out to be anything more than that and Hilda would happily move on, filing it under funny anecdotes for the future. ]

But if it's a good surprise, [ Her eyes flit to the smudge of her lipstick on Ciri's cheek still visible in the light. She reaches up to gently rub it away. ] I think you should be flattered. I'm a great dancer and a pretty good kisser from what I've been told.