Yeah, I know. [Affectionately brushing his knuckles along her cheek again when she averts her eyes, lingering when she looks at him again.]

I understand having trouble being open with others. I just want you to know you can be open and flawed. I'm not out to correct anything other than the fact that you want to shoulder everything on your own. You've already helped me so much... it cost you your life, even. We don't have to live that way anymore. I want to be able to shoulder it too, even the little stuff.

[Taking a breath.]

Sorry to get too real there for a second. It's just been on my mind, because I know you were careful about how much you told me. Were you worried about Ardyn and I fighting if I knew?