[ As always, her words wash over him in a flood, bringing with them a swell of emotions and worries that things might not be the same between them again because of what Thordan has done. But a contradiction is quick to form because he has no intention of letting her go now, or of letting the love and regard he has for her change because of this ordeal.
He does not say a word while she is speaking, because it seems to him that all that she is saying is something she needs to say, to impress upon him, and so he remains silent so that he can listen and absorb the meaning of her words.
But as she goes on and what she says sinks in, he finds it increasingly difficult to remain silent. When she pauses and no more words come, he finds his voice again. ]
Lantaa, I would not have you doubt for a moment that should such a thing happen again- that is to say, should anyone attempt to see us parted once more, I intend to fight as hard as I am able to remain with you... to remain myself. I sincerely hope that such a thing does not occur once more, but I will not simply allow it to happen. [ He did his best to fight off Thordan's grasp the first time, but he is even more resolved to do so should the worst happen. Heaven forbid that it does, but he knows that if it does, he will summon all the resolve that he can. ]
Between your resolve and mine, I am certain the outcome will be a favorable one. And truthfully, had you not been at my side during that time, there is no doubt in my mind that I would not have maintained what little hold upon myself and my senses as much as I did.
[ If she had left him alone, or had been prevented from joining him, he is certain his will to fight would have lessened or dwindled entirely. ] It was you who saved me, Lantaa.
[ And in that very moment, as he speaks those words, he knows that they are entirely, completely the truth. And because of that, he knows he cannot stand to see her blame himself, when she is the reason he remains here with her at all.
Armed with that thought and that resolve, he leans in so that he might kiss her lightly on the mouth: not to cut off her speech, but to impress upon her the love he has for her and his gratitude as well. After a moment, the kiss deepens, and his arms move to pull her in even closer. ]
that sure is a whambam of feels
He does not say a word while she is speaking, because it seems to him that all that she is saying is something she needs to say, to impress upon him, and so he remains silent so that he can listen and absorb the meaning of her words.
But as she goes on and what she says sinks in, he finds it increasingly difficult to remain silent. When she pauses and no more words come, he finds his voice again. ]
Lantaa, I would not have you doubt for a moment that should such a thing happen again- that is to say, should anyone attempt to see us parted once more, I intend to fight as hard as I am able to remain with you... to remain myself. I sincerely hope that such a thing does not occur once more, but I will not simply allow it to happen. [ He did his best to fight off Thordan's grasp the first time, but he is even more resolved to do so should the worst happen. Heaven forbid that it does, but he knows that if it does, he will summon all the resolve that he can. ]
Between your resolve and mine, I am certain the outcome will be a favorable one. And truthfully, had you not been at my side during that time, there is no doubt in my mind that I would not have maintained what little hold upon myself and my senses as much as I did.
[ If she had left him alone, or had been prevented from joining him, he is certain his will to fight would have lessened or dwindled entirely. ] It was you who saved me, Lantaa.
[ And in that very moment, as he speaks those words, he knows that they are entirely, completely the truth. And because of that, he knows he cannot stand to see her blame himself, when she is the reason he remains here with her at all.
Armed with that thought and that resolve, he leans in so that he might kiss her lightly on the mouth: not to cut off her speech, but to impress upon her the love he has for her and his gratitude as well. After a moment, the kiss deepens, and his arms move to pull her in even closer. ]