Perpahs someday henry's Victorian mores won't be as much of an issue for them. He's just so self-conscious of showing too much affection in public. It's something that's simply not done in his time, but he's actively working on that. There are plenty of people he's seen in Nippon who kiss and hold each other in plain view of others. But he appreciates that Gaura respects the boundaries he has. He offers his fiance a warm, loving smile and keeps hold of his hand. That's a good compromise.

"So are you." He looked over to the couple this party was celebrating, then softened when his gaze returned to Gaura. "I wonder if we look as happy to others."