[...He was honestly a bit scared, himself. But he won't say that. Surely the slight tremble from Corrin might have given that away. ] It's alright, Niles. I didn't. I was going to see to it that I wouldn't. ...Would have considered to resorting to something to make it happen.

I promised you, didn't I? [Another careful deep breath and then sigh as he nuzzled the top of Niles' head. He's not quite letting up his own grip, either.

'If I was going to die... as long as you were safe, I would've accepted it.' but Corrin won't add that. Niles is just beginning to calm down. Don't upset him. ]