[ Even though none have witnessed the depths of his longing for her when they are apart save for the household staff, he knows that how he appears must seem completely ridiculous as well. He is a grown man, capable of carrying on with his life and affairs on his own, and for the most part, he does. But still, he has yet to manage to shake off the loneliness that comes over him when they are separated, and he wonders if she feels the same. Well, part of him believes that she does, because he has seen signs of it himself, and it is not difficult for him to imagine that they both would miss each other greatly given how close they have become.
But the fact remains that nothing can be done about it, which is why it is even more important that they enjoy these moments that they have together. ]
I would even go as far as to say that I hope you do not stop for any reason. If only I might find a suitable name with which to call you, although as I am sure you know, I am very partial to your true name.
[ And then he huffs out a quiet laugh, shaking his head once. ] Before I met you, I did not. Perhaps the fact that my people and my city were locked in a seemingly endless war had something to do with it. The future seemed far off and not at all bright or hopeful before you and yours came along.
Now, however... I must admit that my thoughts do stray, perhaps more than they should.
[ He finds his thoughts straying to ones concerning their wedding and their future life together, and when those thoughts come, he does not chase them away. But he is fully aware that the Lord Speaker ought not be given over to daydreams, and so he does his best to remain focused, especially when he is meant to be working. ]
If you wish to, I will be glad for your help. [ His lips turn up into a small smile then. ] There are a lot of fastens and buckles, as I am sure you know, and some are harder to reach than others.
[ He shifts his position as well, so that they might begin this task at hand. ]
If you feel the need to rest, do not hesitate to do so. I can manage well enough on my own after a time. Now, where would you like to begin?
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But the fact remains that nothing can be done about it, which is why it is even more important that they enjoy these moments that they have together. ]
I would even go as far as to say that I hope you do not stop for any reason. If only I might find a suitable name with which to call you, although as I am sure you know, I am very partial to your true name.
[ And then he huffs out a quiet laugh, shaking his head once. ] Before I met you, I did not. Perhaps the fact that my people and my city were locked in a seemingly endless war had something to do with it. The future seemed far off and not at all bright or hopeful before you and yours came along.
Now, however... I must admit that my thoughts do stray, perhaps more than they should.
[ He finds his thoughts straying to ones concerning their wedding and their future life together, and when those thoughts come, he does not chase them away. But he is fully aware that the Lord Speaker ought not be given over to daydreams, and so he does his best to remain focused, especially when he is meant to be working. ]
If you wish to, I will be glad for your help. [ His lips turn up into a small smile then. ] There are a lot of fastens and buckles, as I am sure you know, and some are harder to reach than others.
[ He shifts his position as well, so that they might begin this task at hand. ]
If you feel the need to rest, do not hesitate to do so. I can manage well enough on my own after a time. Now, where would you like to begin?