[ He wishes to ask her if she might consider waiting for him, if she does not have to leave Ishgard before he can return, and barring that, if he might send letters to her while he is away. The truth of the matter is, he wishes to continue their friendship, or relationship, such as it is, in hopes that it might grow into something more.

And as for the night ahead of them, he finds he does not wish to be alone. But to ask if she would consent to remaining with him until the hour grows late and she needs to retire feels entirely too forward and inappropriate, and so he does not speak of it. ]

If I could offer up my own home for you and yours to use, I would without a doubt. [ But he imagines such an action would also be frowned upon. ] I know of many who are troubled by the prolonged nature of this war, and some of them grow disheartened of ever seeing its resolution. [ He has those moments himself, but his concern is ever focused on others, not on himself. ] Rest assured that your very presence here is a comfort.