[There might be the slight quirk of a smile starting on her lips when she catches the affection in his voice. That seems to be the key to Rip finally, fully relaxing against him as she brings his hand to her mouth so she can playfully nip at his wrist.]

Perhaps you need to remind me just how pleasurable looking after me iz.

[He's also right. When Rip puts her mind to it to guard someone, nothing stops her short of her own death.]

You're right. Nozhing stops me from protecting zomeone important to me.