AN: For Alice.

She says he's beautiful

(even though he says that word is not appropriate for men)

She says his scars don't mean a thing

(even though he catches her s.t.a.r.i.n.g. at them with twisted lips)

She says they will build a happy life together

(even though he sees no end to their current suffering)

She says she doesn't mind fighting this war

as long as it means fighting by his side

(even though he hateshateshates himself for dragging her into the battlefield)

She says they will find peace

(even though he wonders howwhenwhere)

She says that she is his, and he is hers

(and for once Bill has no doubts)