[Lucci is absolutely what threw him off. He's still throwing him off. Also, Nathaniel is noble-born and unused to discussing sex with people he is not currently having it with.]

I've been preparing him. [A beat.] Just in case. He likes it either way. I'm glad you--of course I knew you wouldn't want to hurt him, but it's good to know we both--yes.

[Clearing his throat and blushing.]