[ Truthfully, he would give everything he owns to the people of Ishgard if he thought that it would help. And now that she has consented to marry him, what is his also belongs to her now. Even on top of that, there is nothing that he would withhold from her for any reason. ]

I am not sure if you are aware of this, but I can manage to be quite stubborn when the mood takes hold of me.

[ He keeps a straight face, but he cannot keep the teasing tone out of his voice as he says those words. As for what he intends to do as the night grows later, well, he would like to bring her to his bed that they might lie together, either in silence or exchanging words. They do not even have to do anything but allow sleep to take them both, if that is what she wishes.

Before that, perhaps, they might sit by the fireplace and share a warm drink. His plans are rather simple, perhaps surprisingly so. But he hopes that she does not mind. ]

I do not. The very knowledge that we two are forever linked, regardless of where your duties may send you, is more than enough to sustain me. I will not pretend that I shall not miss you, of course. Every day that you are gone will seem quite empty indeed.

[ And since he must know her thoughts on this matter, he asks: ] And what of you? Does knowing that we shall most certainly be parted trouble you?