Oh no. What an unromantic thing to say! Bracken, apparently, did not have the Christian love of danger for its own sake. Which was odd, given the danger that Bracken himself could inflict. Ted felt moved to preach.

"God did not give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-discipline." A verse addressed to the church, true, but...

He returned the hug, fully felt in sentiment if not touch. "Of course, Bracken, I love you too. Yes, let's away." Something in him felt it'd be improper to enjoy anything, even people, more than once an occasion. He had whimsical faith that needs, both his and Bracken's and everyone's, would be granted if they asked for them.