[ All that he sees when he looks at her is the lady that he loves and intends to protect however he can, and there is not the slightest amount of judgment for her hesitancy or her fears. He understands why she would be afraid, and he intends to not push her before she is ready. ]

If you are certain. [ Still smiling, he squeezes her hand lightly but firmly as if to further point out that he is right here and not going anywhere. When he sees that she is ready, he steps back into the room where Jonathan awaits. ]

Might I introduce to you Mistress Alkaid? And this is Dr. Jonathan Reid, someone I have also known for quite some time. [ He is certain that his particular word choice will not escape Jonathan's notice. ]