Draiss grinned at her, as he settled against the mast, both of his arms going around her waist, "Trust me, my little elf. The only way you will be rid of me is if you want me to go. I can promise you that much. Even if I have to beat a god unconscious with my bare hands to do it."<br/><br/><em>If only she knew how TRUE that was likely to happen if a god did get between the two of us... Probably just as well she does not know.</em><br/><br/>He snuck a quick kiss to her forehead, and said, "Though I will admit that I am very glad to see the ice armor gone. I was right, you look much more beautiful without trying to maintain the 'Ice Queen' look. Much more approachable, though the queen had a touch of mystique about her."