[ As he's said, it isn't anyone's permission on some authority to give. But he's made it substantially easier for her. They both know that wanting things and having those wants becomes reality are completely different, especially in regards to their futures. ]

Then--[ She speaks up abruptly, her hands squeezing his insistently. ] I want to do better for you. Because the way you are with me is... so patient, Noct. [ She speaks through a small smile upon her lips. ] And kind, and wise. And real. [ Such as, well, now. The way he is with her is looking past his hurt. ] The way you are to me, I want to be that for you.

So I want to ask that, too. What do you want?