❛ neuvillette, ❜ he said, almost as a slight reprimand, for his darling seemed wont to ponder on a time when they would be torn apart by his death. it was unavoidable; wriothesley was thoroughly mortal, and his beloved something far grander than that, after all. he sighed gently, and took his hands in his own, then pressed a kiss to each of his palms. ❛ if it'll ease your worries, then i will swear solemnly that if i ever get another chance to be with you, i will do whatever i can to take it, ❜ he said, a touch of playfulness to his words, even though they were sincere. ❛ for now, we needn't think of other chances. we took this one, and i'm glad for it every single day. ❜