[A direct question, that actually doesn't catch him off guard. If anything, it's a logical thing to be speaking about.

Placing a finger against his lips in thought as to how to answer this, he shakes his head.]

As of yet, I have not. 'Tis not something I feel should be rushed. After all, bonds seem rather sacred in this place, yet something created out of necessity. Should I bond with someone, I would wish they could be someone I care for and trust. Such as the woman before me.

[Aymeric, here to steal the thunder.]

May I presume that is why you are asking?