[ He finds that words are not adequate here. Instead, actions seem the better method of communication, and as such, he simply pulls her closer but with care, being mindful of her current condition.
It seems to him that she needs his comfort and care, and while he could wax on at length with promises to always look after her and support her, she has heard all those words before. They are always genuine, of course, and he means every one of them, but he finds he does not wish to speak his intentions but show them.
Still being careful not to jar her too much or cause her discomfort, he places his hands upon her, intending to slide her so that she is sitting on top of him. It might seem like a silly gesture, but it seems to him that the closer she is to him, the easier it will be for him to give her the comfort she needs. And, well, from that position, other displays of affection are just as easily performed.
Once she is settled and he is assured that her position is not causing her discomfort, he tilts his head forward just enough to brush a light kiss against her cheek. And only then does he speak. ]
Ishgard will always have need of you, dearest. [ He places a special emphasis upon that word, and he moves in such a way so that she can see the smile on his face. He hopes that she understands his meaning: that he will always need her, whether or not circumstances allow her to return to her home and to him.
Of course, now that she is free to remain here, he intends to ensure that they spend as much time together as possible, and in that way, fulfill her wish to be with him. ]
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It seems to him that she needs his comfort and care, and while he could wax on at length with promises to always look after her and support her, she has heard all those words before. They are always genuine, of course, and he means every one of them, but he finds he does not wish to speak his intentions but show them.
Still being careful not to jar her too much or cause her discomfort, he places his hands upon her, intending to slide her so that she is sitting on top of him. It might seem like a silly gesture, but it seems to him that the closer she is to him, the easier it will be for him to give her the comfort she needs. And, well, from that position, other displays of affection are just as easily performed.
Once she is settled and he is assured that her position is not causing her discomfort, he tilts his head forward just enough to brush a light kiss against her cheek. And only then does he speak. ]
Ishgard will always have need of you, dearest. [ He places a special emphasis upon that word, and he moves in such a way so that she can see the smile on his face. He hopes that she understands his meaning: that he will always need her, whether or not circumstances allow her to return to her home and to him.
Of course, now that she is free to remain here, he intends to ensure that they spend as much time together as possible, and in that way, fulfill her wish to be with him. ]