[ Rise lowers her head, nodding almost automatically. He'll be okay. He has to be okay. She can't not believe that he won't, for her sake just as much as Ven's. ]
I-- I know. I just... I promised I'd look after him, and nothing's changed. [ the wan smile makes its reappearance. ] Himiko's with him now, so if you want to talk...
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I-- I know. I just... I promised I'd look after him, and nothing's changed. [ the wan smile makes its reappearance. ] Himiko's with him now, so if you want to talk...