Sea Lion Shores don't ask me why

sounds good!!!

He affirms that he has no preference; that he even likes the petname she gives him. She was not sure whether that was true- but she hoped it was. That he was willing to be open-minded to their culture, their language, it would mean the world to her. There could be nothing worse than a foreign husband who would shame her for her own beliefs, so the readiness with which he accepted her words was pleasing. 

She smiles up at him sweetly, feeling no need for words. They would reach the island soon, and there would be more conversation then- so for now, she was content to continue in silence.