[He sees her smile falls and suspects it is due to the question and memories that she didn't want to revisit. It had been his attempt at levity, but the subject was a difficult one. Not only did it return her to her time in the Eyrie, it also might remind her of their childhood.
He had to appreciate her acknowledgement of what he faced. Were he still a boy, he might have held that closer to his heart. After the tiring years and how worn he felt, it was a small glimpse of warmth. What he could note was that these words meant more than her apology before.]
It helps you are a pretty woman. [Again, he is attempting to make her laugh.] All I have is my hair.
[She was still so young and suffered a great deal. He didn't want to put further stress on her, not while they were here, facing an unknown fight or whatever reason they were brought here.]
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He had to appreciate her acknowledgement of what he faced. Were he still a boy, he might have held that closer to his heart. After the tiring years and how worn he felt, it was a small glimpse of warmth. What he could note was that these words meant more than her apology before.]
It helps you are a pretty woman. [Again, he is attempting to make her laugh.] All I have is my hair.
[She was still so young and suffered a great deal. He didn't want to put further stress on her, not while they were here, facing an unknown fight or whatever reason they were brought here.]