[Another soft press of her lips to his skin, this time tracing over the center of it.]

Is this overwhelming you?

[There is a smile behind the tender glint in her eyes. Yes, this is very much what it feels like when he showers her with love and reassurances. She never quite knows what to do with herself when it does become overwhelming, and when she is the one being crushed under that weight.

But she will say... It does feel nice to be on the other side of that.]

Cidolfus, all I want... is for you to know that these scars...those memories...

[She pauses and searches for his hand, lacing her fingers with his.]

They do not mean failure on your part.