Ardbert chuckles deeply instead of laughing, mostly so Era can feel it and appreciate it. "I'll take your word for it."

Best to drop the subject before it actually stops the mood entirely, especially since they're switching places, which makes it harder to immediately make the teasing up to her.

He wraps his arms underneath her then and gets onto his knees, pulling her with him. Ardbert settles onto his back, taking care to not jostle her. The movement makes his now full erection bob happily.