[It's not quite the acknowledgement of a romantic union, is it? There is a bit of his heart sinking, though he is not bitter or angry. Perhaps just a touch sad. Ah, but how could he judge Aymeric for it? For the tasks that lie ahead of him, the responsibilities, and alas no doubt there will be more dissent in Ishgard as changes are on the horizon. It will be as Ishgard has always been: complicated, difficult, yet Haurchefant cannot help but love it anyway as well, just as Aymeric does.

But, there is promise of more physical intimacy, and that is well. If he must, he will continue to show in all manners just how loved Aymeric is.]

Tis never your pondering that grows intolerable. Only that I seek to relieve you of it, from time to time.

You have me in what manner you need, and I shall come for you when I see you require rescuing in all sorts.