[ He likes to believe that he does not spend more time than necessary wool-gathering or letting doubts and worries creep in, but he does wonder at times if the Dragonsong War could have been resolved by another. He simply happened to be present as the events unfolded, but he is hardly unique in his capabilities, and that is what he chooses to respond with. ] I may have played a part in it, yes... [ He smiles as her tail sways against his hands, as he finds the gesture comforting. ]

But anyone could have stepped into that role if I was absent or incapable of it. Perhaps Artoirel could have led the charge. [ He believes that both of the young lords of House Fortemps have a wealth of potential; they just need the opportunity to tap into it. ]

Even with all of that, I do not regret any of the events that have happened. I would most certainly regret never having met you, nor having had the chance to speak with you and be allowed to spend time with you. [ Although truthfully, if any one person or circumstance had prevented them from being together, he realizes that they most likely would have moved mountains to find ways around that. ] But, I can also speak with the same level of certainty and conviction that I would have loved you even if you were different than you are now. [ And he is equally confident that he felt the same in their ancient lives, and will continue to hold that same confidence. ]

I believe that your lord husband can manage to do that, if that is what you wish. ]