[ They're both profoundly aware that Claire does have a temper. One that can rise up rather quickly at the drop of a hat. A lot of the trickier situations they tend to get in do happen because Claire will feel the need to speak up. At this point he's certain that he could never convince her to simply stay silent on a subject. She has opinions and strong ones at that. But he knows that she only does those things cause she cares.
Jamie finally wills himself to stand and puts the book to the side completely. He wasn't looking at it before, but it was still in his hands just shut. He puts it to the side and moves closer to her. He stands before her and gently reaches out to brush fingers over her cheek. ]
Aye. [ He nods. ] I'd like that.
[ Especially if it means his wife will stop looking at him like he's a ghost that's invaded her life. ]
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Jamie finally wills himself to stand and puts the book to the side completely. He wasn't looking at it before, but it was still in his hands just shut. He puts it to the side and moves closer to her. He stands before her and gently reaches out to brush fingers over her cheek. ]
Aye. [ He nods. ] I'd like that.
[ Especially if it means his wife will stop looking at him like he's a ghost that's invaded her life. ]