[It was a joke, but as he says it he realises that he truly wouldn't mind it if it was not overbearing. Such a thing isn't said lightly, especially by someone whose entire existence was formed to be bound to one person for their whole life, but he knows what he's saying when he utters the words.]

I think... [He says, and he pauses for that kiss. They're so close together that he can almost feel the warmth radiating from Dohalim's skin.]

That had I met you on Tierra, you would be someone I would be content to take as my Master. You remind me a little of her, sometimes.