[ The last thing he intends to do is to blame her for anything, or to even consider that she has not been a help to him. In his mind, she, along with his staunchest allies and friends, have been more than a help to him, and he believes he would be a different man entirely if he had not met them. ]
I must admit, I am not the most well-versed in things relating to the Allagans or the Crystal Tower, so I suppose I should attempt devoting time to their study as well. [ If he can find the time for it, that is. There are many subjects that he wishes to educate himself on, but he has not found the time.
He watches her as she seems to retreat into her mind for a moment, and he cannot help but wonder what thoughts are running through her mind right now. He does not intend to push or pry, not if she wishes to be alone for a moment, and so he just continues to sit beside her, waiting quietly for her to return from her thoughts. ]
I am sure that I would not have held her attention for long, considering how she seems drawn towards excitement and adventure, and the path I am on seems far less so. But, might I say that my own attentions have been thoroughly drawn in your direction, and I have no need to look elsewhere.
[ Here, he reaches for her hands, being mindful of her position in the bath, because he feels as though she is slipping away from him, being drawn away by her doubts and fears. ]
You once told me not to diminish myself and my contributions, and I would not see you do the same to yourself. You are every bit as strong as your sister, a fact that I can state with the utmost of certainty. Have you not been present beside me as you helped me navigate the twists and turns of my own mind and heart as well?
You and your sister compliment each other, and the skills that each of you possesses have been the greatest of gifts to our star and to me and my people. She brings the strength to fight when it is needed, while you provide the healing and the heart. You could not have one without the other, nor could we have K'thisru on her own without you.
[ But lest she thinks he is saying they will forever be chained to their responsibilities as the Warriors of Light, he is quick to add: ]
We do not deserve the hope that you bring, but neither should we rely solely upon it. You ought to have lives of your own, to be who you wish to. [ He firmly believes that, and if he thought that any good would come of it, he would continue repeating himself as many times as he had to. ]
I have never doubted even once that you returned the regard and the love that I have for you, Lantaa.
[ All he has to do is look into her eyes, and he can see the answer clearly written there. ]
Even if you never said it to me using words, I believe that I would have known.
[ And then he shifts his position just enough that he can lean in and press a kiss to her mouth. ]
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I must admit, I am not the most well-versed in things relating to the Allagans or the Crystal Tower, so I suppose I should attempt devoting time to their study as well. [ If he can find the time for it, that is. There are many subjects that he wishes to educate himself on, but he has not found the time.
He watches her as she seems to retreat into her mind for a moment, and he cannot help but wonder what thoughts are running through her mind right now. He does not intend to push or pry, not if she wishes to be alone for a moment, and so he just continues to sit beside her, waiting quietly for her to return from her thoughts. ]
I am sure that I would not have held her attention for long, considering how she seems drawn towards excitement and adventure, and the path I am on seems far less so. But, might I say that my own attentions have been thoroughly drawn in your direction, and I have no need to look elsewhere.
[ Here, he reaches for her hands, being mindful of her position in the bath, because he feels as though she is slipping away from him, being drawn away by her doubts and fears. ]
You once told me not to diminish myself and my contributions, and I would not see you do the same to yourself. You are every bit as strong as your sister, a fact that I can state with the utmost of certainty. Have you not been present beside me as you helped me navigate the twists and turns of my own mind and heart as well?
You and your sister compliment each other, and the skills that each of you possesses have been the greatest of gifts to our star and to me and my people. She brings the strength to fight when it is needed, while you provide the healing and the heart. You could not have one without the other, nor could we have K'thisru on her own without you.
[ But lest she thinks he is saying they will forever be chained to their responsibilities as the Warriors of Light, he is quick to add: ]
We do not deserve the hope that you bring, but neither should we rely solely upon it. You ought to have lives of your own, to be who you wish to. [ He firmly believes that, and if he thought that any good would come of it, he would continue repeating himself as many times as he had to. ]
I have never doubted even once that you returned the regard and the love that I have for you, Lantaa.
[ All he has to do is look into her eyes, and he can see the answer clearly written there. ]
Even if you never said it to me using words, I believe that I would have known.
[ And then he shifts his position just enough that he can lean in and press a kiss to her mouth. ]