[ He truly does not wish to draw attention to himself, especially since he believes he is no more deserving of it than anyone else. The truly impressive and astonishing people are the ones like Alkaid and her sister, and the likes of Alphinaud and Estinien, who have all been through so much and come out of it much stronger. Oh, he is aware that Alkaid thinks he is strong in his own right, but he maintains that what he has been through pales in comparison to all the trials that she has had thrown at her.
So the reason for his deflection is both simple and complex all at the same time. Now, however, is not the time for dwelling on such things, and when she nudges his nose, he cannot stop the smile that forms. ]
You have but to name it, whatever it might be, and you can consider it done.
[ He already is a servant to her, if he might say so himself: a willing servant who wishes only to love her and do for her anything and everything she might need.
His smile grows at her next statement, and he is quick to nod. ]
Then we shall do just that. [ And to punctuate the statement, he leans in to brush a kiss against her cheek. ]
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So the reason for his deflection is both simple and complex all at the same time. Now, however, is not the time for dwelling on such things, and when she nudges his nose, he cannot stop the smile that forms. ]
You have but to name it, whatever it might be, and you can consider it done.
[ He already is a servant to her, if he might say so himself: a willing servant who wishes only to love her and do for her anything and everything she might need.
His smile grows at her next statement, and he is quick to nod. ]
Then we shall do just that. [ And to punctuate the statement, he leans in to brush a kiss against her cheek. ]