He was holding his fears together as well as she was, barely contained and lingering beneath the surface. She knew they were both trying to be brave for the other, which might be amusing were this any other time. She was no warrior and going into the woods might amount to a death sentence, if she wasn't careful.

She cupped his face between her hands, quickly cementing his features in this moment to memory. She could at least hold this and let it warm her heart during the long, sleepless nights. So long as she kept him in mind, she would fight to return.

"I will," she promised, pressing a kiss to his lips. "It shouldn't take more than a few days. Keep watch for me and look after Loras."