Bandaids and immortals don't work. Change has to be gradual, and it's always slow to come. So, with the usual affection she leans against his chest and nods, arms tightening. "I think we can start with just...not saying we're dating. And see where things go from there."

With a little twitch of her lips she sighs and adds "I...am bad with change, and now that you've taught me new habits...I don't know how easy it will be to break them. Movies, drinks, dinners, I just want to be near you. We can...dial back the physical intimacy if you like, but that is your choice. I believe it's called friends with benefits? But that is your decision, dearest." Morrigan has given her some bad habits as well.

Her finger traces down his chest slowly as she looks up at him now, heartened by his words. Time she does not mind, and giving him space for a bit she can do. "What's best for me is to just...keep you with me how I can. I...want you in my life, and for you to dream again, but I think our time is limited. At least in this, and it hurts to think it because I do love you...and I've never done anything like this before. So...I'll do whatever you want...so neither of us is hurt more than necessary. I just can't...be serious with you. It's treading too close to breaking my promise again. But it doesn't change the fact that you're special to me. My first boyfriend, the best man I've ever met, and...my hero. My champion. And someone I love. Thank you for being so good to me."