Smirking a bit and looking at the halfling woman with a relaxed look on his face there, Valen gently wrapped an arm around her and let out a short laugh. "Fine. We're both greedy people that keep wanting more and more. Our saving grace is that its not money but each other's company, eh?" He gave her cheek a soft kiss.<br/><br/>"I quite enjoyed intimidating people a bit with acting like a cliche villain from bad stories told to children. I quite enjoyed braving the dangers and feeling my heart race in my chest. I enjoyed the moments of planning with you the next move. When its all said and done though, I feel happy being here even though the job is done. I have no -need- to be here anymore." He touched her cheek.<br/><br/>"Instead, I chose to stay." That was the last bit of talk from the elf for a little moment. Instead, he kissed her lips in a tender fashion, hugging her close, and cuddling her up against him.