Then here is where you shall remain. [ There is nowhere else that he would rather be than right here, even if there is not very much that he can do except to hold her and offer what words of comfort and reassurance that he can. ] You are home. You have made it home, and I mean to see to it that- [ He cannot make promises stating that she will never have to leave again, because that is not up to him to decide. And so he changes tactics. ]

I mean to see to it that I, as well as your home, will always be here for you whenever your path leads you here once more.

Now... [ He eyes the bowl of food that she still holds. ] Would you like to finish eating, or shall we retire? [ If she still feels the need to eat, of course he will not stop her. His desire to lie down with her and hold and comfort her is strong, but ensuring that she has had her other needs met first is of greater importance. ]