[ oof. that helps, even if it hurts a little - unconsciously, he lifts his hand to touch to his heart and then closes his eyes.

the flame rests not in untrained hearts.

walk with the flame, rondo.

inhale, exhale. ]

... you're right. [ rondo says, after a moment. ] Your friends will be safe, so long as they choose to walk that path, as we must as well.

[ heartened. he gives alfyn a little smile with that, and nods, gesturing towards the fog. ] Let's march on, then. Perhaps we can talk a bit more about home..?