[ If he could take all her worries away, he would. No matter what happens to him or what disapproval is leveled at him, it does not matter. What matters is having her with him; even now, he marvels at what fortune led him to meet her. He certainly has not done anything to deserve someone like her, and so he thanks whoever it was that gave him this blessing.

As he continues working on drying her off, he laughs when he sees her puff out her cheeks. A wave of joy crests over him as he watches her and notes how her ears flatten then pop back up. He reaches for the closest one and gives it a light stroke. ]

You will always have a place with me wherever we are, as long as you wish to stay.

[ His hands lightly caress her cheeks, a warm smile crossing his face. ]

If you wish to stay with me this night, I will not put you out, because- I wish to not be parted you, that we might make the most of what time we have together.