[ He nods and his smile grows. ]

Perhaps it's for the best something was expressed before we return to our duties and goals at home. I won't worry that I'll regret having never kissed you or told you I love you.

[ It could simply be the rush of joy running through him but it feels almost like a small weight had just lifted from his shoulders. Even a secret like love could become a weight; how very like them to let it go so long like that. ]