Draiss gave her a half hearted glare, before holding her close, one hand running up and down her spine. "I at least try to move forward and be useful. She was cowering, terrified of doing anything other than existing. And you made that sound like a challenge, itova ir."<br/><br/>The words were ones he had never spoken before, knew of them, yes, but had never dreamed he would have a right to use them. They were draconic for loved one, and Ama was definitely that if any one was.