There were so many things to talk about. They'd eventually get to them, one by one.

Some things did need to be said. For example, Namine occasionally needed reminders that she was important--she wasn't used to hearing that fact stated so openly. For a moment she went very still in surprise, then relaxed against him again. It would take a lot more than what had happened to drive her away. "You won't."

The subject change was a suprise, but welcome. "Why don't we wait until they're finished? You can let me know when they're ready."