The whole can-only-give-protection-to-one-person-ever thing seems like the bond could generally be almost romantic in nature from the fairy's perspective, so I would assume she wouldn't have minded regardless yes.
Highlight for me is when Mira asks "Your were scared of me?" twice with different expressions and then proceeded to mention how Cleos complained about how Mira as Dumbalf treated him.
I see the kid on page 12 is dissatisfied with being the dark knight, but I ask you this boy... What would you rather be; an old man in a dress (I know it's a robe and I don't care) or a huge knight in black armor? =P