[ Who's to say they won't adapt? Everything here was so unpredictable; it wouldn't do much good to assume anything would be as simple as it seems at first glance. ]

A pool of sadness sounds even more so; yet I can't deny the feelings I'd had when I dipped my fingers in. That was... [ She gets chills just mentioning it; it was still too fresh, and it wracks her frame with a shiver. ] ...it was unpleasant.

[ His reply is enough to bring a smile back, and she may just... place her hand on the back of one armored bicep fondly. She's missed him something terrible; her sweet old friend. ]

Well, I do apologize for herding you elsewhere, then. Your escort is as appreciated as ever. Is Brigitte still doing well? Is she here with you...?