[The smile doesn't make his heart skip a beat, he does not suddenly find himself enchanted by her, but there is sincerity he recognizes at once. Honesty in her tone. That gives him hope that she is hearing him, rather than playing politician at their breakfast.

Even if politics are at the heart of their discussion in the moment.]

I would accept that you will do your best.

[He would not, cannot take a guarantee.]

I am curious how you're feeling about this arrangement. What you think of it. [He pauses a beat, before adding:] If there are things you already know you do or do not want in our marriage, I would hear that also.

[Rilan's tone gives his words the quality of invitation rather than a demand. In asking at all, he offers up that already he has considered that there may be only certain aspects or dynamics of marriage that she would want between them.]