[ Hasn't she seen more to him than that? A charismatic leader, one who cares deeply for those around him. One who fights along side his people and his fellow knights, who walks the streets of his city, who has opened his mind to the possibility of life beyond endless war. While he might only see his internal struggles at the moment? She has seen so very many sides of him already. If being able to see Aymeric without his titles means helping him navigate his tormented heart? She shall aid him without a second thought.

The exhale makes her smile. That, to her, is a sign that the healing is working as it should. He no doubt will feel tired from it all, but, perhaps that will finally let him rest and not merely sleep. Her healing, as thorough and helpful as it might be, cannot truly ease or erase the doubts and pains in the mind. She can offer to help shoulder his burdens but that is truly all she is capable of doing. ]

The one who paves that path for heroes to walk is equally as important as the heroes themselves. They will do what you cannot, and in turn, you will continue to lead and help those that remain once the heroes are called forth elsewhere into the world.

Do not diminish your own role in all of this, my love. Your part and place in it is just as important. I wouldn't see you demean yourself so much simply because Nidhogg took advantage of a weakness.

[ Despite the odd positioning, she leans forward to press a kiss to the hands above his scar. She would kiss him proper if they could position themselves differently, yet, she can tell where his wound requires just a bit more aether... ]