[ Her fingers continue to run through his hair, smirking gently at the playful remark. She would rather hope he is serious about the notion. However, as she mentioned to her sister, she has no real sense of what his stance is on things outside of wedlock. Not that she has even begun to really entertain the idea of marriage. How could he wish such a thing when, most certainly, her position of a Savior of Ishgard could do damage to his image? He would need to keep his prospects open for a more respectable Ishgardian woman to wed... start a family with...
The idea causes her heart to beat painfully. Alkaid is no stranger to sacrifice and knows that sometimes what one wants must be given up for greater things to happen. As much as she would wish to have a life in Ishgard with him? It may not truly be realistic. ]
I believe the only way you might betray the mother and father that raised you would be to turn back on the principles and lessons they taught you. I very much doubt you would do such a thing. Your birth father may have been the Archbishop, but, your mother and father were the ones who taught you the lessons that make you are who you are today. I would not begin to even fathom the idea that they would be ever disappointed in you... nor are you betraying them.
Bring the plans to Lucia in the morning. She will help craft and form them as they are needed. She is your second-in-command, Aymeric. The person you trust the most. She would do whatever you ask her to. So, trust in her help lead the protection of Ishgard and not to shoulder all burdens on yourself.
[ Then, her hands slip from the back of his head to cradle him once more. She guides him to look up at her. Her gaze is gentle with just a hint of mischief with a smile on her face. ]
I was very serious about the notion. I would gladly put you to bed if it means you would rest for even an hour or two. [ Alkaid leans forward and places a light kiss to his lips. Truth be told that she had wanted to kiss him all night, but felt it would be unwanted or in poor spirit to. ]
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The idea causes her heart to beat painfully. Alkaid is no stranger to sacrifice and knows that sometimes what one wants must be given up for greater things to happen. As much as she would wish to have a life in Ishgard with him? It may not truly be realistic. ]
I believe the only way you might betray the mother and father that raised you would be to turn back on the principles and lessons they taught you. I very much doubt you would do such a thing. Your birth father may have been the Archbishop, but, your mother and father were the ones who taught you the lessons that make you are who you are today. I would not begin to even fathom the idea that they would be ever disappointed in you... nor are you betraying them.
Bring the plans to Lucia in the morning. She will help craft and form them as they are needed. She is your second-in-command, Aymeric. The person you trust the most. She would do whatever you ask her to. So, trust in her help lead the protection of Ishgard and not to shoulder all burdens on yourself.
[ Then, her hands slip from the back of his head to cradle him once more. She guides him to look up at her. Her gaze is gentle with just a hint of mischief with a smile on her face. ]
I was very serious about the notion. I would gladly put you to bed if it means you would rest for even an hour or two. [ Alkaid leans forward and places a light kiss to his lips. Truth be told that she had wanted to kiss him all night, but felt it would be unwanted or in poor spirit to. ]