[ He would do just about anything to ensure that she is never lonely or scared again, and he means to do what he can to make that a reality. They complete each other, and they belong together, and he does not wish to abandon her or leave her wanting for more. ]

Perhaps not. It has gone on for so long now that it is difficult to even see an end to the fighting. Who knows what may happen when it finally reaches a conclusion, to whatever end? Either the victory is ours, or it is not. Either way, your guess is as good as mine as far as what my fate and the fate of others like me will be.

[ He pauses, taken slightly by surprise because of her suggestion. ] Would you truly flee with me?

[ He does not much like the idea of causing her to uproot herself once more, but he cannot help but wonder if it might be dangerous for them to remain here.

Still, he would go anywhere with her and be content simply because of her presence and because of the chance to love her. ]

Nothing? It changes nothing at all?

[ He finds himself somewhat surprised even though he has no reason to doubt her words. When she presses herself against him, he leans into her just slightly, relaxing once more when she kisses him. They are so very alike, given their needs and their respective statuses within the society in which they live. ]

He could have done worse by me. He did not have to see me given to another family at all. [ He could have been consigned to an orphanage, or done away with entirely, given his illegitimacy and the scandal that having such a son would cause. ]

I would not ask you to shoulder this alongside me. [ She has already done so much for him, and he does not wish to saddle her with more. ]