"It is not presumptuous," he shakes his head. "It makes sense, and I do not mind it. I just meant...I felt as if you would rather just introduce me as...lesser."

Skellig is NOT used to being treated as an equal, and he's unsure of how to respond to it in this situation. He looks up at her.

"I am honored to be your mate," he says firmly. "I would be just as honored to be your husband."