Tegan frowned softly, as he asked for her hand, confusion writing itself plainly across her face. But as his warm hand enveloped hers, she felt the tension in her back and shoulders relax, and some new strength, a new hope filter into her from him. Her chest expanded, as she took a deep breath The first full, deep, stretching breath she'd taken in a while. And her eyes opened to meet his. Her mouth opened slightly, lips forming an 'o' of surprise, and her hand tightened in his. They had to fix the book, and return it. Make it safe. Then they could go and live, somewhere in peace. They could live and love. They could protect each other, and find a way to help others. They could make the future work.<br/><br/>"Thank you..." She breathed, her hand tightening in his, before she threw herself against his frame, wrapping her arms around him, and nuzzling into his neck. "Thank you, Roe." She hadn't understand how worn she had been, until he'd mended her. She had been slowly coasting down a slope. She held tight to him, her rock, her love and her support. He could make everything okay so easily, but it meant the world to her.