"That's... it's a good idea, My Lady." Alexander was still shaken by the experience he'd just had, and he was having trouble simply processing the situation. He decided not to press the issue of her training, as it had just saved his life. What he couldn't get out of his head was just how close he was to death. He was on the very edge, and he was terrified to say the least. "I don't think... Why kidnap me? It seems like to much trouble. Perhaps this syringe will reveal more answers." He carefully placed the device on the table near the couples bed, before having his wife sit him on the edge of the bed, he continued to hold onto her for a moment. "Please, don't... just sit with me a moment." He looks down at his lap, his face obviously full of fear and disappointment. "Don't think any less of me for this, Scarlet...." he used her name without any titles or added fanfare for the first time. He was simply speaking to her on the basis she was a human, just like him. He needed to talk to a normal person for once in his life.<br/><br/>"I know I've done nothing but allude to my death... but now that it nearly happened... I... I'm terrified. I don't want to die." His make contact with her own, his expression was soft. He could no longer pretend to be uneffected by life, or think so little of his own existence. "I'm so weak. No one sees me as a true Prince, I can't inspire loyalty nor fear in anyone anymore. I can't even protect myself. I'm so thankful for watch you did for me, and yet... I was raised to believe if I couldn't defend myself, how could I possibly be a good husband or father?" It was a fair question. His handsome features were nearly gone, his body lacked muscle, and he couldn't even fight back when his life was endanger. What kind of man was that?<br/><br/>He let go of the Princess's arm, finally allowing her to move away from him. "I'm... I'm sorry. I overstepped myself. Please, don't think any less of me." Alexander was weak. He just needed someone, anyone to show him that while yes he did lack physical strength, he still had his mental strength. He hid it away, no woman was going to appreciate him for his mind alone, no, he needed to be strong and handsome and brave. While he would glady die to protect his wife, he couldn't give her the man she was promised. That man was halfway into his grave at this point. "You can return to sleep if you'd like... I won't bother you again."