His smile brightened, filling with fond laughter though it did not escape to be verbalized. France wrapped his arms around her in return, leaning against and around her as best he could. "I knew I could only love you the moment I saw you. And that has stayed true, even as changed as I am."

And he couldn't help but laugh as well, even if he knew her giggle was at his expense. He tightened his hold on her, lifting to spin her around. He was still strong - stronger than he'd been as an elf, in fact. "Yes, I will show you all that there is to see. Not all at once, but you will see it."