Of course there is.

[Rafe makes a frustrated noise, which almost sounds like it has a hiss to it, but that's something he entirely chooses to ignore.]

You're — fasta vass — [He can't believe he's going to have to say all of this, because obviously he hasn't been making himself clear enough for this entire conversation.] Those things I said to you when I was acting like a drunken fool...that all came from me. I meant every word. There is a reason I followed you back on Brasa, and why I continue to stick by you. I admire your intelligence, your brevity, your—

[He's doing it again. Or, he's liable to start doing it again if he goes on another tirade on why Rafe is deserving of a partner far better than the one he ended up with.]

Qualities that I find quite attractive. And when I acted on this attraction not once but twice I made a fool of myself. I'm turning into a scalely monstrosity, and I've been surely acting the part as well...for all I know in a month's time I will be nothing more than a mindless beast.

And you've not only remained yourself, but patient with my...with me.