[ It may be too much of a romantic notion, and he had thought that he had forgotten what such things meant, but he wishes to give her a future and a new chance at life. Perhaps she could reinvent herself and present herself as someone there to help and aid where she can. No one needs to know that she is a witch.

Encouraged by her response, he circles his other arm around her so that he might pull her in even closer. ]

K'lantaa. [ He tries saying the name, and it feels strange on his tongue, but he likes the sound of it regardless. ] I shall call you Lantaa, then, and you may call me Aymeric.

[ He sees no need for the use of titles between them, even though the titles he holds are lesser and more insignificant when compared to others. It seems to him that she welcomes his touch, as she has not shied away from it, so he begins to lightly rub her ear once, and then again, repeating the movement watching for any signs of displeasure. ]

The house will become your home, for as long as you wish it to be. [ A thought occurs to him then, and he adds: ] If you think it beneficial, perhaps you could place your protection around the house as well.

[ The statement is more request than order, as she is under no obligation to do such a thing. But it seems to him that both of them would benefit from it were she to comply. ]