[ Even if he weren't mortal, this place brings about a change in their selves- from their bonds with familiars to suddenly using new magic.

But she thinks he'll see that in time, and she gives his held hand a small squeeze. ]

... if this wasn't real, you wouldn't be holding me like this and feeling this comfort, would you?

[ Just— laying that out there. ]

Or are your fantasies just this intense, my Lord?