[Ithaqua reciprocating his love makes Urianger feel like his heart is being squeezed. Full of elation, he delivers another kiss without a second thought.]

I know not how my departure will be carried out. [It could be out of the blue like the Northern wizards were spirited away, or it could be planned for with an escort from the Sage.] However, I shall return before thou knowest.

[As much as he wants to make a promise out of it, he knows he can't. He'll hold onto that fateful promise for something truly binding.]

But I would also have thee know...curious as I am about the nature of thy gift, thou alone art more than enough incentive to return unscathed.