[ Only recently have thoughts that were merely stray ones or fragmented ideas begun to solidify in his mind and turn towards a future in which he and the woman he now thinks of as his dearest, and his beloved, are joined together with nothing keeping them apart. He has already expressed being unable to ponder a life without her, and that has turned into a feeling so deep he can scarcely put it into words.
To lose her now would mean losing all the joy he derives from life and living, and therefore, he is even more resolved to protect her to the best of his ability. And that is something he still struggles with, because it seems to him that he has very little ability to protect her from even the smallest of threats.
But she has asked him a question, and the answer to it springs to mind with barely any effort, because he has countless experiences to back it up. ]
If I could assure you that it does, that one day, it will all fade away and become only a memory, I would. Oh, it does fade, and you will likely forget it in time.
[ It seems far too cruel for him to say that though the memory will fade, the wounds will still be present. But one can learn to tolerate those wounds, and it does not hurt every moment of every day, which is a thing he is very grateful for indeed. ]
Surrounding yourself with friends and family is a stronger remedy than any potion or tonic.
[ His eyes slide closed for a moment when she touches his face. But they are quick to open again just in time to see that sparkle in her eyes that suggests she does like the term he has decided to use for her.
He intends to say more, but before he can, her lips are upon his, and he finds himself leaning in to deepen the kiss, arms moving to circle her waist and draw her in further. ]
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To lose her now would mean losing all the joy he derives from life and living, and therefore, he is even more resolved to protect her to the best of his ability. And that is something he still struggles with, because it seems to him that he has very little ability to protect her from even the smallest of threats.
But she has asked him a question, and the answer to it springs to mind with barely any effort, because he has countless experiences to back it up. ]
If I could assure you that it does, that one day, it will all fade away and become only a memory, I would. Oh, it does fade, and you will likely forget it in time.
[ It seems far too cruel for him to say that though the memory will fade, the wounds will still be present. But one can learn to tolerate those wounds, and it does not hurt every moment of every day, which is a thing he is very grateful for indeed. ]
Surrounding yourself with friends and family is a stronger remedy than any potion or tonic.
[ His eyes slide closed for a moment when she touches his face. But they are quick to open again just in time to see that sparkle in her eyes that suggests she does like the term he has decided to use for her.
He intends to say more, but before he can, her lips are upon his, and he finds himself leaning in to deepen the kiss, arms moving to circle her waist and draw her in further. ]