Their lives in COST aren't easier than their lives at home... in many ways, they're harder. The trenches had been as bad as anything else he's ever experienced with the possible exception of the battle at Hardhome. But they have less personal responsibility here: they're not the leaders of this cell, they aren't called upon to make the hardest decisions.

When she turns in his arms and kisses him, he hums softly and returns her sweet kiss. This is what mornings should be like. This is what he's missed.

His forehead pressed against hers, he says, "I'll go and get you some of your coffee, soon." Her coffee, not his -- he likes the warmth of it, but not the way it makes him feel.