"To be my wisdom, as Air, my steadiness, as Earth ..." He took a deep breath. "And my passion and my heart, as Fire and Water. And if you would have it so, I would be these things to you." He felt her trembling in his embrace: she, Aggra, strong and courageous. She pulled back a little and laid her hand on his chest, her eyes searching his. "Go'el, as long as you have this great heart to lead--and to love--then know that I will go with you to the ends of any world and beyond." He placed a hand on her cheek, green skin against brown, then leaned forward slowly to rest his forehead gently against hers."