Ow! [He raises a hand to rub the "thumped" spot, but he's laughing instead of actually being hurt by it. Sorry Dagger, you're a strong woman in every other regard - not so much with your arms, though.]

I didn't butcher it, I only took a few liberties! I felt the situation called for them. [And he smiles again, letting his forehead rest on hers.] After all, I did pray to the sun and the twin moons to let me see you again. The thought of you is the only thing that kept me going so long.