Maric stared at Nimue as she stood, taken aback by the sudden outburst. He would not have thought a warm bed to sleep in would be above her. Just as he was beginning to relax once more once she settled down however, she leapt up and went up the ladder. The paladin was worried that he had somehow done something wrong once more, but his anxiety was soon abated when Nimue returned and explained what she was doing. Maric smiled up at her, and helped get the coverlet in a comfortable position for them. As she snuggled up close to his side, Maric pulled her close with his arms and leaned his head upon hers after pausing to give her a good night's kiss upon her brow.<br/>"Thank you for keeping care of me." Maric said quietly. "You have a heart of gold Nimue, more pure than that of a king's crown. Nothing is above yourself, as you deserve all the happiness you may receive. I am glad to have met you, and I hope we may know each other for many more years."