Aviel raised an eyebrow when she paused and glanced around as though looking for someone or something. He tilted his head giving a faint chuckle when she mentioned some boys who thought they'd marry her. There was a faint pang of jealousy at the idea, but he forced it down with a chiding thought about not having any right, but mostly he just looked at her. Really took her in.
He could see why there were guys wanting to marry her. She was beautiful, he thought maybe she had even gotten more beautiful in his absence. But more than that, she seemed to be the same kind and caring girl she was before he left. Perhaps a bit more 'mature' than she was, but still gentle and caring. "Well, well," he began quietly, a soft look enveloping his face, "looks like there are smart guys here."