[ When she lies down beside him, he smiles, and as soon as he does, he feels some of the hurt and sadness he has felt because he misses her melt away. Even if their time together now is short and she will be called away again soon, just having her with him again is already healing some of the pain he feels. The wounds may open again and he will have to live with them, but he can hold onto the knowledge that she will always do her best to come back.

Rather than answer right away, he completes the action and presses his lips against hers in a deep kiss, pouring all the love he has for her into the gesture. ]

I believe without a doubt that I am yours and will remain yours no matter how many times our duties see us separated from one another. And if I might, I will give you all that I have, because it is yours already.

[ And having said that, he moves his hands so that they are holding onto her forearms, and although his touch is light, he gives a careful tug, as if asking her to position herself in whichever way she pleases and is most comfortable for her. ]