[ He still has a long way to go towards addressing his thoughts and feelings concerning his tempering, not to mention the fear he has that it might happen to him again. If it does, and if he retains any sense of self at all, he would just as soon ask Estinien for one final favor than remain in that state once more. But then again, there exists a cure for it now, and they have far more hope now because of it.

Still, the very thought of being enslaved again is more than he can bear to think about. Rather than answer her with words, his actions seem to do the talking insted; in spite of himself, his face falls even in the face of the love in Alkaid's own gaze. Naturally, he is aware that he cannot let fear control him, but he has yet to fully deal with his fears and find a way to move past them.

In time, however, he finds his voice once more. ]

I must admit that when your steps take you far from home, I find solace in what belongings you have left behind. The visual reminder of you- it bolsters my faith that you will return when your duties allow. And, of course, letters that you send when you are able are very precious to me as well.

[ When she kisses him, he is quick to lean into the kiss, and as always, when the two of them meet together in such an action, it is enough to send all of his churning thoughts and emotions away from him, at least for a time. Instead, all that fills his mind and heart is thoughts of love for her. ]