Aeris was glad to feel his usual calm return to him as she held to him, attentive to where she allowed her arms to rest, avoiding the new scar along his ribs that was notably still tender. She wanted all at once to hit him and kiss him when he met her fears and her vow to protect him with a grin. She might have pouted at him, but instead she just kissed him and found some happiness when he kissed her back, cupping her cheeks in his hands.<br/><br/>Her eyes searched his as he spoke, reassuring her that she would not lose him, that nothing could keep him away from her. She retuned the kiss he gave her, taking a deep breath as his forehead pressed gently against hers. She tried to take comfort in his assurance that he would not meet his end for a very long time, that they would grow old together, have children, and watch them grow. She said nothing, not knowing what she could possibly say to that. Instead, she just took slow breaths and tried to calm herself, drawing on his calm as she did.<br/><br/>After several minutes passed and she was calmer, he kissed her again and she readily returned the kiss before he stepped away from her. She smiled, finding it cute how he seemed almost disappointed that he had lost his favorite shirt, and at his suggestion that it was not a good idea to leave here in his underwear, she chuckled lightly. “Yes, I did,” she told him, turning to collect the set of clothes and boots she had brought for him.<br/><br/>“Good. Then get dressed properly so we can get out of here. Then I will let you have all my time, and anything else you desire,” she told him, grinning and giving him a kiss before handing the clothes and boots off to him. She waited patiently for him to dress before she slipped her hand into his, squeezing it lightly and giving him a smile. She had no intention of letting him go, even if it meant a little PDA.<br/><br/>“So, what’s it going to be, love? Are you hungry? Or do you just want to go back to our quarters? Or do you have something else in mind?” she asked with a curious tilt of her head. She was not particularly tired after spending so much time meditating throughout the night, so whatever he wanted to do, she was more than happy to go along with. If he just wanted to go back to their quarters and sleep, that was fine, too. Even though she was not particularly tired, she wouldn’t mind just lying there in his arms and allowing him to rest if that was what he needed.<br/><br/>--<br/><br/>Jax smiled down at An-Lok as she told him she would hold him to that, and he nodded to let her know that it was fine by him. He had no intention of breaking that promise, of getting hurt or killed, worrying her, hurting her, or leaving her and their child without him. He would do his best to be safe, to avoid such things. He would not hesitate to defend her—them—if it was necessary, even if it meant he would be hurt in the process, but he would make every effort to make sure they both stayed alive, no matter the cost.<br/><br/>He grinned at her when she told him that she loved him, that they both did, returning her kiss before he wrapped her up in his arms. He made no effort to move for several minutes, until She slowly drew away from him to gather the clothes and boots she had brought for him. “Thanks,” he said as he took them gratefully. He smiled and kissed her cheek when she told him that she wanted to be alone with him in their quarters. He gathered that it was because she wished to sleep, as she showed him that she had not left his side for more than an hour through the whole night. She was exhausted.<br/><br/>“Your wish is my command,” he told her, his voice somewhere between teasing and sweet as he brushed a finger across her cheek before he moved to dress himself. Once he was dressed, he turned back to her and offered a hand. “Come on, Princess. Let’s get you in bed, shall we?” he spoke softly, so that only she could hear his words, which carried no hidden meaning, only a desire to allow her to sleep beside him as she wished.<br/><br/>Kissing her ear lightly, he moved to lead her out of the medical bay, towards the lift, but paused before they reached the door. “Jek might want his lightsaber back,” he told her, having noted that she was carrying three sabers on her belt. When she was ready to leave, he led her to the lift and then to their quarters. He opened the door and once she was in, he closed and locked it behind them. He then shed his boots and allowed her to shed whatever she wished before he scooped her up, kissing her lightly and carrying her to the bed where he laid them both down. He moved to allow her to snuggle into his side, intent on allowing her to sleep there for as long as she needed. He made a mental note to make sure that she ate when she woke up, as he guessed that she likely had not eaten since the morning before, and she now needed to eat not just for herself, but for the baby's sake, too.