He is engaged to Daniel Jacobi; he can tell the difference between a casual threat of violence which is really a show of endearment and the real thing. As for the question of where they're going?

"Well, first off: where we're going? Not yet decided. So. You get to weigh in. And. I'd never dream of being landlocked with you. But. Secondly?" He's looking around now for a place to bring her since he'd like to sit, "we can also decide that after we've taken our fieldtrip together. The world is" heh "your oyster, sweetheart. No need to rush. No need to dampen your light."

He spreads a hand.

"Now we start working on making your future everything. you. want it to be."