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He laughed at her agreement, happy too that she knew and trusted him well enough to know he was joking.  A crazy idea for a mere confidence boost, though some would do it.  

"No arguments here," he said with a smile, taking amusement in her choice of second place (and the fact that he could, if he wanted, assume that meant he got third).  No arguments at all.  He was honestly rather pleased with that answer and his tail rose happily at the news.  "I think it suits you.  Someone has to keep the rabble like us in line."    He leaned in to give an affectionate nuzzle, obviously happy she's agreed, though he would have understood if not.  It was exciting to have her afforded the regard he had always held her in though.