He remains quiet for a time, simply resting with one arm draped loosely over her waist. Then--

"I, too, desired a family. A spouse who would not die; children I would not outlive. I relinquished that dream long, long ago, but of late I have found myself craving it once more. Knowing that nothing but oblivion awaits me at the end of our time here, 'tis as close to a mortal life as I may experience."

Something of a bitter smile crosses his lips. "Ah, but regardless of our respective fertilities, a Garlean child of any blood would be the subject of much scorn."