Nothing would come between them now. There would be no whispers to contend with or ghosts to worry about. There would only be their joined future before them, twined together. It was as thrilling to know as it was to kiss her here on the shore.

It couldn't be forever, of course. They did need to breathe. And, well, he also needs to begin tugging at the buckles holding his armour in place.

"--help me with this?"