"I know it is no small thing," he said quietly, letting the gift rest between them for her to take or leave at her will. "I give it as... a mark of devotion. That is all. I would never make demand on you or ask that you change the way that you live - I would not have that while all involved are so content."

A faint smile tugged his mouth as he looked down at the torc and bracelet. "I have something similar for Krem." He didn't know if that would change its meaning to her or not.