[Grainne follows him readily, settling down next to him and leaning into his arm.]

I don't want to spoil the mood, so promise me that we will still be as happy after as we are now, please? It... it isn't so bad.

[She sighs, fidgeting a little.]

It is just that, my bearing years are over. If anything... I mean, if it doesn't happen, I didn't want you to think it was you. That's all.