Her approach, of course, is a practical one, something he can appreciate. She articulates herself well, and her feelings make sense, perhaps even echo his own if he allows himself more time to think on them. They serve as a reminder that they have time, that there is no need to hurry such things, and his smile softens as he closes his eyes a moment, bowing his head in acquiescence.
"Of course."
As though he could bring himself to deny her anything— but more than that, she is right.
"You do make an excellent point. We could use more time together that is simply our own. Fortunately, time is something we now have." He opens his eyes once more and raises his gaze to meet her own, his expression as patient as it is affectionate. "I will gladly wait as long as you need. It would be good for both of us, I think."
no subject
The word doesn't escape him, not for a moment.
Her approach, of course, is a practical one, something he can appreciate. She articulates herself well, and her feelings make sense, perhaps even echo his own if he allows himself more time to think on them. They serve as a reminder that they have time, that there is no need to hurry such things, and his smile softens as he closes his eyes a moment, bowing his head in acquiescence.
"Of course."
As though he could bring himself to deny her anything— but more than that, she is right.
"You do make an excellent point. We could use more time together that is simply our own. Fortunately, time is something we now have." He opens his eyes once more and raises his gaze to meet her own, his expression as patient as it is affectionate. "I will gladly wait as long as you need. It would be good for both of us, I think."