Most of the time when it came to good things in his life, the better they were, the worse things that were going to happen to him. He hadn't given up hope, he had too much determination to do that, but he'd come close a few times in the past. But he wasn't going to claim he was cursed or something, he hated making excuses, he'd rather take the blame on himself. He was willing to fight to keep Solvei though, and that was what mattered the most, at least to him.
He knew that there wasn't any chance they'd get to sneak away for a few days, not with a higher purpose constantly calling them, but an afternoon was something they could both agree on. He had just the place in mind, it'd be a surprise for her, but something they would both be able to enjoy.