[ He's relieved she doesn't push back at the idea, even if he hasn't entirely thought this through. The safer move would probably be meeting outside of the palace grounds, putting on those masks everyone seems to wear, but it's a big place and he hasn't gotten the layout down yet. ]

Do you think it'd be too obvious if I wrapped a tie around a doorknob?

[ He's joking. Maybe. That is the universal symbol not to barge in on someone. ]

I'm not sure how closely we're actually being watched. If we wait for it to get dark, I can flash a light you can see from your window and we can find someplace quiet.