[That tip of his head could do things to her all on her own, and she is tempted to just throw everything away and be content with just kissing him. And she will be, but first—]

You'd mentioned all of those things before coming to Valisthea...

[As a child, and then as he grew.

Her voice grows soft, that passion fading into pure and unadulterated affection.]

You never told me much about it... those times... Why?