No, no — that is — I appreciate your company. I am glad you came. ...Please don't leave.

[try as he might, francel can't hide the vulnerability in his voice when he utters that last phrase. still, he maintains a stoic exterior as he turns back toward aurvael and bows deeply.]

Ser Aymeric and I will be fine, Aurvael. Pray, leave us to our own devices.

[aurvael raises his brows, but does as he is told, murmuring some polite excuse as he returns to his room. francel turns his gaze back to aymeric.]

...Forgive me. I simply, ah... I am not typically asked to spend more time with someone. Less time, more like...