[Both of their hearts are complicated in their fullness. He doesn't mind it; more pain is coming, he knows, but that doesn't mean it won't be tempered with moments like these. There's so much love in her eyes when she looks at him, it makes him feel invincible, like he can deal with absolutely anything life throws at him if he's got her at his back. That's gotta be some kind of magic, doesn't it?]

You think? [That it's crazy, not that he is those things; he doesn't doubt her feelings in the least, wouldn't even if they didn't have the Oath because her verses speak volumes.] I guess I never thought about it before you said 'em . . . I thought . . .

[He can't help himself, leans forward incrementally and kisses her lightly on the lips, needing to feel that connection more than anything else.]

I wanted to say things like that to somebody. Real romantic. I didn't realize I wanted to be swept off my feet so bad until you were already sweeping.