Oh. That's unexpected. Surprise at his reply definitely registers on Kathryn's face, but it settles into a smile. Hers is a lot more confident, as if the idea of anyone ever saying 'no' to her is an unfathomable concept.

"Both have their benefits," she pauses to take a sip of her drink, expression thoughtful. Given, well. There is suddenly quite a lot to think about here. "A skilled hand will have the desired result regardless of technique, after all."