I did. You're raising objections that don't matter, which you only do when believe it will protect me.

[From Damen's perspective, that's usually what it boils down to: Laurent's method of dealing with things that scare him is to deflect until a person gets frustrated and gives up.

Damen takes the ring back and puts it on Laurent's finger. He's actually been wearing his for most of this conversation.]

I can make my own choices, Laurent. Let me choose you.