[ As far as he is concerned, they have no audience at all. It is only them in this place, finally reunited even though it may only be for a brief moment. If that is the case, then he intends to make it quite clear how much he has missed her, and what is more, how deeply he loves her.
He holds her to her even closer, as if that is possible, and the hand that has gone to stroke her hair continues the motions that he hopes are comforting. ] Your hair has grown longer while you have been away. [ A gentle smile takes his face as he continues to gently touch her hair. ] You always look- well, I am always taken in by your appearance, but this suits you very well.
[ And in order to impress upon her just how greatly he has missed her, he adds quietly so that only they can hear the words: ] Borel Manor has been far too quiet with you gone. I look forward to the day when you are able to return and bring life and joy back to its halls.
[ He knows she will understand his meaning; he is not so deprived of his own life and joy that the manor becomes a place of gloom while she is not there, but when she is present, there is an extra measure of joy that lights up the entirety of the place. That is what he misses dearly. ]
I must ask, however: are you well? Your exertions thus far surely must have taken a toll, although I can only guess upon the details of what you have been engaged in. [ It is, of course, by design, because the operation that the Scions were involved with was of a covert nature. ] Is there anything you require that I might be able to assist with?
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He holds her to her even closer, as if that is possible, and the hand that has gone to stroke her hair continues the motions that he hopes are comforting. ] Your hair has grown longer while you have been away. [ A gentle smile takes his face as he continues to gently touch her hair. ] You always look- well, I am always taken in by your appearance, but this suits you very well.
[ And in order to impress upon her just how greatly he has missed her, he adds quietly so that only they can hear the words: ] Borel Manor has been far too quiet with you gone. I look forward to the day when you are able to return and bring life and joy back to its halls.
[ He knows she will understand his meaning; he is not so deprived of his own life and joy that the manor becomes a place of gloom while she is not there, but when she is present, there is an extra measure of joy that lights up the entirety of the place. That is what he misses dearly. ]
I must ask, however: are you well? Your exertions thus far surely must have taken a toll, although I can only guess upon the details of what you have been engaged in. [ It is, of course, by design, because the operation that the Scions were involved with was of a covert nature. ] Is there anything you require that I might be able to assist with?