[ Wash blushes bright red under his freckles at that comment, though the actual embarrassment is minimal. She'll be able to feel that he thought it was funny, too, before noticing that the corner of his mouth is quirked when she glances back up. ]

I didn't want you to think I just wanted... to get naked with you.

[ He prods her cheekbone and nose gently when she does lift her face again, then reaches for a washcloth to dab away the blood still peeking out of her nostrils. ]

Also we need a better euphemism than 'get naked.' But let me take care of this and you can take them off for me.