[... So utterly confused - because he just. can't figure it out. and also it's not like he's particularly thrilled to hear these things coming from her, as it doesn't sit right at all]
That isn't how it is, my lady. [Takes a step closer to her, almost reaching out to touch her face as he normally would, but hesitating, frowning] I know you... I know that you wouldn't want to spend the rest of your days alone. As no one would.
And I don't care about whatever... darkness you're talking about. How often have I grown up being told that same kind of shit? [Does reach out and touch her cheek this time, thumb brushing lightly] Maybe I don't know what's in your past, but that doesn't change how I feel for you right now.