[ His shoulders sag as the exhaustion he has been trying to outrun begins to pull him down. His eyes slide closed again as her thumbs gently brush away his tears, but in spite of himself, a few more escape and slide down his face. ]

I... I do not understand how you can be so forgiving and kind. [ He shakes his head once, as if he already has the answer to it. But his words come slower as his exhaustion only grows. ] It is not.. Not because you are the Warrior of Light, but because it is who you are.

[ His posture seems to change then, curling inward once again as his doubts seem to rise. ] I am not deserving.

[ But in spite of himself, he rises as best as he can, leaning into the kiss as if he wordlessly craves it and all the love she can give him. When she nuzzles her nose against his, he almost smiles, but it is a pale imitation of his usual one. ]

I- I do. Please, keep using them.

[ And having said that, he sags back to rest against the pillows, having finally exhausted what little strength he had. ]