Redsand Canyon You're just like an angel

He was glad the imperator had reassured Aquene after what had happened. He felt a little better about being gone, knowing that Germanicus had talked with her after the fight. 

But even though she claimed to agree with what he said, her tone didn't exactly match her words. He wasn't sure which part she didn't believe, but she moved on before he could dig deeper. 

And then she was telling him how safe she felt here, and how it had made her want to stay. A smile pulled up one corner of his mouth. Well, I am very glad you stayed, he murmured, releasing his hold on her a little so he could meet her gaze. He wasn't yet able to really put into words how grateful he was for her. He was lost and angry before, and now it felt like he could learn to be more than that.