Her wake is absolutely the best place to be, short of by her side. He is content in her wake for some time before he fixes himself to her, arm out as though they're just a young lady and young gentleman out on the town, pristine and with manners for days.

"Right you are, darling. We have, however, both been quite busy." He is trying to give her an out here. Not that she needs one, of course, but it's the polite thing to do. "I'm never too busy for you, though. You know that better than anyone."

Just gonna heap on praise in hopes this behavior of wanting him anywhere near her continues.