but I much, much prefer "I can be alone with you here" for the same effect.

Well, that's easily one of my favorite lines re: their relationship EVER, and I do like it better. But I'm happy with my interpretation of this, so no worries! We all react differently! I don't take the comics very seriously, so it's easy for me to find things just to love.

"Not alone you don't", and "my hero" were definitely the highlights for me, and they were awfully high and bright.

Weren't they though? So very, very in character for them.

I hope things stay happy and you end up satisfied. I really want everyone to be happy, of course.

*hugs*