He takes his time to answer her truthfully, because she deserves that.
"Because I thought when I met you that you were strong, and fierce, and loved your people. Because I find you fair, and your mind and mine work alike, that we might understand each other well. Because I find competence and practicality, as it turns out, extremely attractive when paired with a strong spirit and loyalty to one's people."
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Date: 2019-01-21 01:39 am (UTC)"Because I thought when I met you that you were strong, and fierce, and loved your people. Because I find you fair, and your mind and mine work alike, that we might understand each other well. Because I find competence and practicality, as it turns out, extremely attractive when paired with a strong spirit and loyalty to one's people."