[ He just laughs softly and tugs her closer again, pressing a kiss to the top of her head fondly. ]

That wasn't on my list of things to become, so that shouldn't be an issue. But yeah, that... that's one of the things that makes it so tempting to stay in this world, rather than trying to return home. For the first time in my life... I can be whoever I want to be. The choice is mine. I'm not sure anywhere or anyone could offer me a treasure greater than that.

[ It was a dream he'd never allowed himself to have, because the reality of it had been so far beyond his own reach. ]