[ He is considerably more relaxed, and his aches do not trouble him here as much as they do when they are at home. The absence of cold helps, as does the lack of matters that need his attention. Of course, he would not shirk his duty, but a part of him does wish that he could be there with her more and not called to the office for meetings or other matters that need his presence.
But at least they have this time together, and he is determined to make the most of it. And so when she leans against him and rests her head against his shoulder, he is quick to wrap his arms around her and hold her. She seems tired, and the idea occurs to him that he might carry her to bed when they have had enough of sharing the bath.
She says his name and he immediately turns his attention back to her. ] What is it? [ He knows already that he would do anything for her, and meet any wish of hers without question. Her request is met with a wide smile, and only the briefest of pauses while he considers it. There is nothing he wants more, and he is certain that he can take a reprieve from his duties to stay at home with her. ]
Of course. I certainly would be able to, and- [ His smile grows even wider. ] I can think of nothing else I would rather do more. [ And then he leans down to brush a kiss against her cheek. ]
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[ He is considerably more relaxed, and his aches do not trouble him here as much as they do when they are at home. The absence of cold helps, as does the lack of matters that need his attention. Of course, he would not shirk his duty, but a part of him does wish that he could be there with her more and not called to the office for meetings or other matters that need his presence.
But at least they have this time together, and he is determined to make the most of it. And so when she leans against him and rests her head against his shoulder, he is quick to wrap his arms around her and hold her. She seems tired, and the idea occurs to him that he might carry her to bed when they have had enough of sharing the bath.
She says his name and he immediately turns his attention back to her. ] What is it? [ He knows already that he would do anything for her, and meet any wish of hers without question. Her request is met with a wide smile, and only the briefest of pauses while he considers it. There is nothing he wants more, and he is certain that he can take a reprieve from his duties to stay at home with her. ]
Of course. I certainly would be able to, and- [ His smile grows even wider. ] I can think of nothing else I would rather do more. [ And then he leans down to brush a kiss against her cheek. ]