How? [ he asks, with his fingers curled around hers. ] There are things I will not risk telling you, for reasons you well know, names I cannot name, but ask whatever you wish of me and you shall have it as best as I can give it.

[ he kisses her forehead, lips resting there after- ]

I will not be separated from you, [ and then, ] I do not believe all the Elvhen are dead.