Tear... [How just like Tear, always so kind and patient... what was he hesitating for? He had to tell her. Now, while he still had the chance. No matter what the outcome may...]

In truth, I... it's not really a question at all. There's something I want to tell you. It's something that's been on my mind for a while now... and even though I don't know how you might feel about it, I can't hold it back anymore.

[Gently, he presses her hand to his chest, his eyes sliding closed for a moment or two before he looks up suddenly and:]


Tear... I love you.