[ A sudden need rises in her to make certain he is well. That in the morning it will be him looking at her with the eyes that she loves so very much, and not clouded by a light that does not belong to him. Her gaze might betray the emotions she attempts to present to him, but, perhaps he will not fully understand the meaning either. They have spoken very little of the time he was tempered. She would not have him remember that time if she can help it. Such things are truly far from her control, but, it is at least her hope that he would not remember it.

Alkaid tilts her head into his hand before gently rubbing her cheek in his palm. ]

I'm sorry. [ She repeats her apology as if that could make up for all the harm they have both experienced. ] I... I wish to make happy memories for you in places so far from home. Ones that, [ she pauses for the moment, ] ones that could replace our unhappier ones. Even if.. even if I can't bring myself to have us stay long in Limsa together.

[ She presses a gentle kiss to his palm as if to apologize once more. ] There is one more surprise I would wish to give if you don't mind.