He shook his head at her apology, "Don't be. It's part of a rite of passage for me to become a knight." A ritual that is dated back in the age of myths for each incarnation of Athena and her soldiers. "I accepted my responsibilities eagerly because I wanted to grow up and prove myself. And I want to prove to my Goddess that I can keep her laws and traditions."

A chuckle as he brings her closer to him because she is warm and because it feels good holding her body close.

"I don't mind growing old with you and raise our nestlings together and watch them grow up. We'll protect them together in a peaceful world. I shall teach them how to fight for justice, and we shall teach from right or wrong, and how the world works."