[ It's just as warm, to have Felicia here... he doesn't expect her to be the same as she was back home, but she doesn't have to be. Without title or status, he can't really care for her the same way he did back home, but nothing is going to stop him from making sure nothing upsets or hurts or inconveniences her here. She's too important to him, and her loyalty is something he'd never give up for anything...

At her comment, he can't help but laugh softly. ]

As long as you think of it that way, I think you'll be able to get through the worst of it, Felicia. Let's just hope it doesn't get that bad here.

[ He wants to protect that smile and sweet demeanour- and keep her from breaking too much here. Perhaps this'll be a good way to make sure she doesn't...

He hopes, anyway. ]