[ But then her smile returns. ]

Oh, but before I forget-- I want to ask for one more condition. [ That's right. There will be new terms to prayers. She withdraws her hand from the top of his head, opting to wag a finger in front of him. ] That you take my last prayer... [ I.e. that he will tell her if anything is wrong. ] into account for all future ones.

[ There, that should ease her own anxiety about prayers being a "burden" to him. ] Alright? [ No take-backs! ]