[That surprises him- her being glad more than the rest. He wouldn't put it past her to be putting up a brave front for his sake, though; he knew her well enough to know her habits. It wasn't like he didn't do the exact same thing most of the time, though less for the sake of others and more for his own. He's selfish in that sense, he knows.

...Still. Her support is a relief, even if he doesn't know how sincere she is in words.]

I'm sorry I can't keep the promise you made with Luke- not in the same way. But if I can return to Auldrant alive, I'll support you, and Kimlasca. I intend to keep that part of the promise somehow. [It's the only way he knows to make it up to her.]