[ Kristoff could never be sure that not treating her like a princess from the start had been a good thing, but it had certainly set the tone for their relationship from the beginning. He was lucky she hadn't been one of those Off With Your Head type of royals with how he'd talked back to her, really.

While he'd had a somewhat amused smile on his face at the start, it changes, softens, eventually disappearing when she talks about her nightmares. Not for the first time, he wishes he could reach out and grab her hand, but maybe the video feed is what makes it easier to open up about it all. Like there's some kind of separation that makes it easier to be honest.

He bites on his lip for a moment, leaning back against Sven with his arms crossed over his chest. ]

I'm sorry you're still having nightmares. I know... what Hans did to you hurt you more deeply than probably any of us can imagine. [ He hesitates for a second, before pushing on, hoping he's at least close to saying the right words. ]

I could've explored romance if I wanted to, y'know. I just... didn't. Not having experience doesn't mean I don't know what I want. [ There's a pause before he corrects himself; ] Not that I think you were saying I don't know. But if you're scared because of my lack of exploration, you don't have to be. Wanting to explore romance with you was how I knew you were the one. I'd never have let you in otherwise.

[ He had planned on spending his life alone when it came down to it. Anna had just thrown a wrench in those plans by being irresistible, apparently. ]

At the end of the day, Hans wasn't your true love. And I am. You don't ever have to be afraid of losing me.