Cassidy nodded. "We're both willing to accept being hurt where necessary, but neither of us would put pride as making it necessary. At least usually," she said, shooting her husband the most unimpressed look.
"Protecting you isn't pride," he said, flatly. "That's my job as a member of your First Circle, my honor as your First Escort," and seeing her about to argue, he added, "And my choice as your husband."
Her mouth closed and she huffed. "If you're not going to fight fair. I'm just going to work on walking without falling over."
"Good idea," he said, winking at Foulques over her head.
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Date: 2025-05-11 11:18 pm (UTC)From:"Protecting you isn't pride," he said, flatly. "That's my job as a member of your First Circle, my honor as your First Escort," and seeing her about to argue, he added, "And my choice as your husband."
Her mouth closed and she huffed. "If you're not going to fight fair. I'm just going to work on walking without falling over."
"Good idea," he said, winking at Foulques over her head.