[He has wondered before if maybe Kiro also loves Daneca, but he trusts their friendship: surely Kiro would have said something. So he doesn't know why his heart twists, only that Kiro is always here when he needs a guiding hand.

He nods vigorously, already thinking of the colors - her gloves spring to mind - the scents - her shampoo fills his nose - the flavors of longing that fill his mouth whenever he thinks of her--

But Kiro goes on, and though Scott is not one given to temper, he frowns.]

It is a long distance, sir, and I have
The use of a loyal courier and
Powerful ally's constant presence: she
Does not. The lady Daneca will not
Forget me in our time apart. Would
You have me mope and wail after a love
Out of reach forever? I must believe
That one sweet day, providence will bring us
Together again.

[But his frown deepens, and his head dips.]

And yet we each have
Our duties to our lands. She may
Return to fulfill duties here, but then
After - ah, after is a dangerous
Question. How would we tend a home between
Worlds, and still live in our own?