Josephine noticed him favoring one leg more than the other, but her mind was far beyond wondering if his leg had been hurt again. At the moment, the only thoughts in her mind were of her and Raoul, just enjoying this happiness and new-found freedom. His touch left trails of sparks coursing through her, as it had seemed like forever since they had gotten the chance to hold each other, to kiss, to even just speak. After that time of torture, this was heaven to her. She kissed back with equal passion and joy, giggling a bit at the cat calls as well.<span style="font-style: italic">"Josephine I love you more than life itself...I hope you realize this."</span>"How could I not? I have known it from the moment we first met that we had something between us; a bond before our time. I am just glad that I have been blessed enough to survive this ordeal and live to see this perfect day."<br/><br/><span style="font-style: italic">"Does this mean there will be a special license? Will you petition the church for a quick nuptial ceremony?"</span><br/><br/>Josephine glanced over towards the king's ex-supporter and smiled, not answering his question at first.<br/>She would love to be wed that instant, before any of this died away, but knew better than to push her emotions. It had been a long day already, and 'twould be even longer still; it was barely morning, probably around eight or so. There was much to be done, just as Raoul said. She laid her head against his shoulder and closed her eyes, feeling a bit tired; she hadn't gotten much chance to sleep, with the nightmares and guards and thoughts. Josephine opened her eyes as his shoulder shifted a little and his arm wrapped around her waist, supporting her as he led her off the scaffold and back towards the castle. It was not a long ways away, though it had seemed longer during the traveling earlier; everything seems to last a lifetime longer than it really was when fear was concerned. She helped Raoul along, telling him to lean on her a little. "Your leg must be terribly pained. Are you sure you want to walk, my dear?"