That flush alone tells him Carden probably isn't going to faint, but if he wishes to run there's plenty of room with which to escape.

Azwel tilts his head a little. "I can think of a few reasons why one ought to be scandalous," he says airily. "Things don't change if one isn't willing to risk ruffling feathers, inviting censure. But on less important fronts, it's a sign of self-assurance, that one knows what one wants. But mostly..." his grin returns. "It's fun!"