“Don’t forget three thousand,” I say. “If you defy the odds and live until then, then so will I.” He gives my hand a squeeze, his face getting serious. “I will be with you on your best day, and I will be with you on your worst day. I will be there to hold our children—” I raise an eyebrow at that. “We’re going to have many children,” he informs me. “Oh, are we now?” “And I will be there for them all. I will be there when the last of your mortal friends draws their final breath. I will be there through it all, and I will tease you and infuriate you and lavish you with whatever it is your heart
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