Tristian nods, smiling. "I, too, would not welcome the thought of leaving you. I…" Tristian pauses, then gives
Tristian nods, smiling. "I, too, would not welcome the thought of leaving you. I…" Tristian pauses, then gives a rueful smile, shaking his head. "My apologies, I don't know what came over me! I simply wanted to say I won't leave you until you ask me to. And still... I hope... I hope that won't happen." Tristian stops, his face red.
