"Not fighting it was the easy part." Ruli said as a dismissal, even if he didn't shrug her embrace away. He went as far as to put his hand on her arm to accept it. 
"You're not the only one who will throw himself into harms way to protect others." Ruli pointed out. "Guess we're both idiots like that."

Ruli glanced toward her, smelling the sea water and the smoke from his small fire on her skin. "And you're right. I think I know you more than I think I do. I know you like sweets. You're protective of family. Incredibly stubborn. And you snore like thunder storm." He added with a teasing smirk.