[ For him, the truth of the matter is that in his eyes, she is his hero and savior, as overwrought as that may sound. She and her sister helped save Ishgard, of course, but she has saved him in so many other ways, and while she has said she dislikes the notion of him owing her a debt, he still feels that way at times. Still, when he says such things, he does not do it to unsettle her, but rather to express how much respect and gratitude he has for her.

Having her with him, and especially when she tucks herself against him as she has, feels like the most right thing in the world. And as far as he is concerned, it is. They belong together, and they fit together, and he can hardly imagine not having her at his side now that they have come this far and become so close.

He follows her when she leads him from the room and to the hot springs, being as quick as ever to hold her hand as they walk. And when they finally are seated in the hot springs and she positions herself in front of him, he tilts his head slightly so their eyes meet and a warm smile takes his face. ]

If I might be so bold as to say, the location and the weather seem to agree with you. You look even more beautiful than ever, Lantaa.