Aymeric, my love. Of course you are. [ She playfully sways her tail into his hands as if to make her point further. ] If not for your determination and direction? The Dragonsong War would still be ongoing. Your father would have used his power as a primal to ensnare all of you. Thisru, myself, Alphinaud, Estinien and Ysayle may have done the footwork and deeds, but it was by your direction and ideas. Your desire to see a better future. Your will to see a war ended so that Ishgard may no longer be beholden war.

[ Alkaid turns then towards him. Her hands take his before placing them against her bossom. She smiles then, a bright one, despite her exhaustion and changed features from her own extended war against the Ascians. ]

You deserve the praise and the accolades. Why else would they have picked you for their first Lord Speaker to continue to guide Ishgard in her new chapter? [ She squeezes his hands. ] That steadfastness, determination, ability to see a better future... they were the reason I fell in love with you. Even if our souls were not together in the ancient world? I would have fallen in love with you regardless. Those traits are what makes you who you are, and why you garner the respect you do.

[ She then kisses his hands. ] Traits that I know you had in our ancient lives, and why I fell in love with you then.

[ The rest of the conversation feels of little importance compared to those facts. She knows he will not embrace them as she will not embrace the notion she is their savior. Yet, at times, they need to be stated. She gives a gentle nudge to their hands with her nose. ]

As to what I might require of my lord husband... perhaps to be carried to bed and lay beside him for the rest of our waking hours?