...Then I hope it was worth the risk.

[ chuuya isn't stupid. he should know better than to tempt fate in this situation- especially after what happened to polly. but kanesan won't chide him for it, settling for wrapping his arms around chuuya's shoulders to return the embrace. ]

I'm not. I will do what I can, but that isn't much when what we need is out of my area of expertise.

[ his voice is soft, resigned. kanesan knows his own limits. ]

I would leave you my sword, but that won't matter if the demons come for you, will it?