He chuckled, a small smile still lingering on his features. For the first time it was clear, his youthful looks and strong body betrayed the experience and hardships the man had gone through. And even through this, he held his head high proudly, looking forward to the next day, and then the days after that.

"Only for a maiden as yourself of course. One that isn't tossing me out of a window after a long night of drinks." He joked back, a deep low rumble of a laughter.