[ Sorry Ardyn, it was Mikaela who knew healing. She'll just bury her face in his back for a bit like this. ]

...Maybe it's too much to talk about right now. That's fine. ...But please don't push us all away. You may not believe it yet, but... I think... Where you go from here is what matters.

[ --And then she'll let go. ]

...Take your time. But I'm ready to listen. ...I... Was a terribly bitter person before. I wanted to either die or for my entire village to suffer. So I don't think there's much you could say to dissuade me from caring about you. ...So take as long as you need.