[ Aymeric appears to mull this over, one hand moving to rest against his chin as he ponders everything she is telling him as well as considering what is clearly a need to rest. He would have to be wholly unobservant to have missed the fact that she is past being merely tired, and so he would not keep her awake any longer than he already has.
Any lingering fears and effects from his tempering can wait; his priority and focus must be her. Still, when her nose touches his, and her fingers brush across his cheeks, a sigh he had not known he was holding in escapes him. Although he is resolved to give her all the care and comfort that she needs, a part of him is longing for the comfort she so readily gives him as well. But there will be time enough for that later. He will not be so selfish as to demand that of her now. ]
I- I see. [ That revelation does not surprise him, as all he could ever ask for is more time with her: time uninterrupted by anything or anyone. And yet that seems like a selfish ask as well, even if it is what he strongly desires. ] I cannot speak with any certainty at all as to my thoughts and feelings during that time, but if anything of myself still existed in spite of the primal's efforts... It is not difficult for me to imagine that I still wished to have you with me as the one that I love.
[ And then he grows silent once more when she presses that kiss to his lips. Oh, he has much and more that he could say, but all he wants is to pour every bit of the affection and gratitude he has towards her into these affectionate displays. And what is more, if they continue to be as blessed as they have been, he wishes to spend the rest of their lives together both giving and receiving that love. ]
Have I not expressed in adequate detail how much I love you and that I believe every word that you have told me concerning that ancient history? If I have not done so, then rest assured that I cannot imagine loving anyone but you any more than I can say I do not believe that we have known each other for far longer than any time that can be measured.
[ Perhaps he had not thought so at the start of their relationship, but now he believes without a doubt that they were destined to find each other in this life and all other lives that might follow.
She seems to press further into his touch, and he pulls her closer, a remarkable feat, considering that they are quite close already. It seems to him that the time for words has passed: she needs to rest and recover and not strain herself to speak. He would not silence her, as he loves the sound of her voice and anything she might say to him, but her health is far more important. ]
Lantaa- You express yourself in all the right ways, I assure you. [ His hold on her tightens once more, and his smile turns gentle as he looks down at her. ]
You have not lost me, due namely to your own efforts, and as far as I am concerned, you will not lose me, no matter what. [ He knows that should some threat arise intending to tear them apart, he will fight tooth and nail to remain with her. He prays that no such thing will occur, as they have had too many times when they were very nearly pulled apart, but should that happen, he will do everything in his power to forestall it. ]
Now, I think that it is time for you to sleep. I will, of course, be right beside you.
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Any lingering fears and effects from his tempering can wait; his priority and focus must be her. Still, when her nose touches his, and her fingers brush across his cheeks, a sigh he had not known he was holding in escapes him. Although he is resolved to give her all the care and comfort that she needs, a part of him is longing for the comfort she so readily gives him as well. But there will be time enough for that later. He will not be so selfish as to demand that of her now. ]
I- I see. [ That revelation does not surprise him, as all he could ever ask for is more time with her: time uninterrupted by anything or anyone. And yet that seems like a selfish ask as well, even if it is what he strongly desires. ] I cannot speak with any certainty at all as to my thoughts and feelings during that time, but if anything of myself still existed in spite of the primal's efforts... It is not difficult for me to imagine that I still wished to have you with me as the one that I love.
[ And then he grows silent once more when she presses that kiss to his lips. Oh, he has much and more that he could say, but all he wants is to pour every bit of the affection and gratitude he has towards her into these affectionate displays. And what is more, if they continue to be as blessed as they have been, he wishes to spend the rest of their lives together both giving and receiving that love. ]
Have I not expressed in adequate detail how much I love you and that I believe every word that you have told me concerning that ancient history? If I have not done so, then rest assured that I cannot imagine loving anyone but you any more than I can say I do not believe that we have known each other for far longer than any time that can be measured.
[ Perhaps he had not thought so at the start of their relationship, but now he believes without a doubt that they were destined to find each other in this life and all other lives that might follow.
She seems to press further into his touch, and he pulls her closer, a remarkable feat, considering that they are quite close already. It seems to him that the time for words has passed: she needs to rest and recover and not strain herself to speak. He would not silence her, as he loves the sound of her voice and anything she might say to him, but her health is far more important. ]
Lantaa- You express yourself in all the right ways, I assure you. [ His hold on her tightens once more, and his smile turns gentle as he looks down at her. ]
You have not lost me, due namely to your own efforts, and as far as I am concerned, you will not lose me, no matter what. [ He knows that should some threat arise intending to tear them apart, he will fight tooth and nail to remain with her. He prays that no such thing will occur, as they have had too many times when they were very nearly pulled apart, but should that happen, he will do everything in his power to forestall it. ]
Now, I think that it is time for you to sleep. I will, of course, be right beside you.