[ He certainly hasn't. From the moment he truly could forge a goal or opinion, he had decided to help people, to be a Templar. And that had become a personal goal when he was just a small boy. Thinking about himself came to a screeching halt then, and the thought of romance and spending time with the fairer sex never quite held precedence over anything else but his vows. While he never barred himself from it? The thought of trying was always... Strange. ]
[ But Neria has changed the game completely. Suddenly, he thinks more of having a family and a life outside of fighting moreso than he had before. It was always a desire, a secret, something he felt shame in. But now? He's certain his happiness completely rests on spending the remainder of his days with her. The love he feels for her runs deep, strengthening by the day and it is in the excitement of this moment that he finds his heart swelling almost painfully. ]
[ He manages a chuckle at her joke, poor as it might have been. ]
You're... Probably right. I'm afraid I hardly am adjusted to what little freedoms I have now outside the Order.
[ But that doesn't matter. Cullen leans into her touch, taking a moment to press a gentle kiss to her palm. ]
You are the most lovely creature to walk Thedas. While brief glimpses may remind me of how lucky I am to have you, being able to gaze upon you in a closeness... Touch you...
[ His own hand reaches for her face, knuckles brushing along her jawline before taking a piece of her hair and tucking it behind her ear. ]
It is different now. I believe there are not enough hours in the day for me to enjoy it. I will admit my selfishness there. Were it strange to think time is so quick and fleeting, we'd both be mad.
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[ But Neria has changed the game completely. Suddenly, he thinks more of having a family and a life outside of fighting moreso than he had before. It was always a desire, a secret, something he felt shame in. But now? He's certain his happiness completely rests on spending the remainder of his days with her. The love he feels for her runs deep, strengthening by the day and it is in the excitement of this moment that he finds his heart swelling almost painfully. ]
[ He manages a chuckle at her joke, poor as it might have been. ]
You're... Probably right. I'm afraid I hardly am adjusted to what little freedoms I have now outside the Order.
[ But that doesn't matter. Cullen leans into her touch, taking a moment to press a gentle kiss to her palm. ]
You are the most lovely creature to walk Thedas. While brief glimpses may remind me of how lucky I am to have you, being able to gaze upon you in a closeness... Touch you...
[ His own hand reaches for her face, knuckles brushing along her jawline before taking a piece of her hair and tucking it behind her ear. ]
It is different now. I believe there are not enough hours in the day for me to enjoy it. I will admit my selfishness there. Were it strange to think time is so quick and fleeting, we'd both be mad.