Maybe that's not such a bad thing? It might not have given the best first impression, the shape it was in.
[That would be Vanyel, trying to joke back - probably falls a little flat, though, given what he just said and the fact that he still hasn't let go of her. It's like he's afraid she'll vanish too, if he does.
(Spoiler: He sort of is. Irrational as it might be, he finds he can't quite quash the fear that if he lets her go, he'll lose her like he lost Erandur and Serana.)
So he keeps holding onto her (and probably won't so much as loosen his grip until she makes him, if he's honest), taking comfort in her nearness and warmth and those encouraging words. Slowly, he starts to relax again, and eventually he raises his head, kissing her temple gently.]
Yes, we will. [Emphasis on 'we'. Because he heard that pronoun shift, don't think for a moment he didn't.] Thank you, Rose. [That softer, more tender tone is back as he continues.] I'm... so, so glad I don't have to do this without you.
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[That would be Vanyel, trying to joke back - probably falls a little flat, though, given what he just said and the fact that he still hasn't let go of her. It's like he's afraid she'll vanish too, if he does.
(Spoiler: He sort of is. Irrational as it might be, he finds he can't quite quash the fear that if he lets her go, he'll lose her like he lost Erandur and Serana.)
So he keeps holding onto her (and probably won't so much as loosen his grip until she makes him, if he's honest), taking comfort in her nearness and warmth and those encouraging words. Slowly, he starts to relax again, and eventually he raises his head, kissing her temple gently.]
Yes, we will. [Emphasis on 'we'. Because he heard that pronoun shift, don't think for a moment he didn't.] Thank you, Rose. [That softer, more tender tone is back as he continues.] I'm... so, so glad I don't have to do this without you.