Gyrfalcon's Keep I would course the inland ocean to be back to you

Solveig saw in his eyes a look she had seen before, and it made her heart twinge to see it again- but now, in the face of a new partner. The towering man bent, and made himself small to be nearer to his children, the first sign of care that she knew was necessary. He'd not handled children this young, but would learn how to touch and handle them with time. Care and caution were good to see. In all other aspects of life she preferred him to be bold and strong- but with his children, especially at this stage, she wanted him to be soft. 

"Cairn," She replied, her tone firm. Their surname would be non-negotiable, and she intended very much for the surname to bind him to the promise he'd made. She smiled softly. "But for first names, I thought we could decide together." After all- this was a partnership and the children were shared.