Dimitri paused and looked down at her. "Thank you, but that is unnecessary. I should be the one avowing to to protect you." It was his duty as a knight, a king, and a man with nothing to lose.

It was the squeeze that really made him realize they were holding hands. He slowly retracted. "Apologies." Cleared his throat, and turned. "This looks like a market. Perhaps there are weapons we can obtain."