He relaxed a bit and let out a low, rumbling chuckle, pressing a kiss to her forehead. "I will try not to get myself killed, Ril. Promise. I'm not sure I can afford to die again."

Really, he's not sure he wants to find out what will fail on his body the next time he dies. Maybe his hearing would fade away completely. No, he definitely doesn't want to die again.

"I promise you, my dear, protecting me is an impossible task. Nobody's managed it yet."