"I am eager to find those," he says softly, glancing up at her with a devious grin. "In due time, of course."

Skellig continues to trace the patterns as they twist and wind up her arm, working carefully to follow every line as best he can, not afraid to double back if he thinks he's 'missed' a pathway.

His voice grows a bit more serious, but his mood is still positive.

"Our marriage will be filled with happiness," he says. "I have no doubt of that. We both bring such joy to the other simply by being near one another and by sharing the most basic of experiences. I think our foundation is strong. I am sure there may be times when we will be tested..." he thinks briefly of his conversation earlier with Elihu. "But I have belief that no matter the storms we may face, we would weather them with strength, grow from the experience."

He presses his lips against her palm again, before bringing her hand to rest against his chest.