[ Her question surprises him, not so much because she asked it (because that is so classically Jill) but because he has no answer to give her.

What could he possibly need protecting from if she's at his side? Ultima is gone. The only thing he wants now is for what's left of his family to be reunited, to live in peace, but he doesn't want that burden to rest on her shoulders alone. ]

You are doing it already, your Highness. The glance of your eyes, the touch of your hands... each breath you take. Your very presence. That is all I need.