I trust you to be powerful and strong and to do what you think you must. I will stand by you with all you choose to do. It won't ever change that I'm going to worry.

[ He's spent so much of his life worrying for those he loves and doing all he could to shelter and protect them. He had done them no favors though. He won't do that to others, especially here with those that have endured and faced so much worse than he could have imagine. ]

I love you too, Chris. I trust you and I will do whatever I can for you. Remember that, okay? I might not always be happy with your plan of action, but I trust you enough to give you my opinion and stand by you.

[ If the words had made his heart race, coming back to the marking actually brings a soft flush to his cheeks. ]

I think we make our promises to one another in our way. I know you love me and trust me. I hope you know how much I love you and how safe and secure and loved I feel with you.

[ Caleb has faced times when he didn't feel that way. With Chris he does. He only wholly feels that way with two people, the only ones he truly feels safe with in this place. ]

I want to mark you. I want to be able to see it and touch it, for you to know how much I love you.

[ He leans in, kissing him softly. ]

I've even thought of ideas for a tattoo with magical ink. Do you know where you'd want it?