Because she was still a bit dazed, and he didn't think she'd appreciate being lobbed in the air while she wasn't totally with it. Now, once she had her wits all about her...

"Neph, you have the best ideas. Food and time with you? What else does a Knight need to be happy, honestly?" And speaking of her having her wits back... yep, he suddenly brought all four legs up between her and him, then gently but powerfully tossed her upwards!