[He does seem to ease at that, at least. Most of his outward-manifesting tension is pretty mild regardless, so it's really only visible in the slight slope of his shoulders and the way his folded hands lower just a bit.]
[There's a thin flicker of a hesitant smile, because he logically understands how the affliction works, but just can't apply it to himself. Not when it comes to Yves - never Yves.]
Of course. I'm certain that I will, and I'll be sure to write back as soon as I know it so that you all may rest at ease.
[At this, his smile shifts to something rather peaceful instead, much in the way it was when she first entered and he was in the midst of prayer.]
Please... There isn't any need to offer me such sentiments, though I appreciate the kindness of your heart, always. If even one or two are safe now, then that is enough for me.
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Date: 2025-03-23 03:35 pm (UTC)...Yes. And so I never would.
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Date: 2025-03-23 04:01 pm (UTC)[or maybe anywhere, for him.]
But I hope you'll find out what happened to him, and let us know.
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Date: 2025-03-23 04:13 pm (UTC)Of course. I'm certain that I will, and I'll be sure to write back as soon as I know it so that you all may rest at ease.
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Date: 2025-03-23 04:21 pm (UTC)I'm sorry that this happened to you. You didn't deserve this.
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Date: 2025-03-23 04:30 pm (UTC)Please... There isn't any need to offer me such sentiments, though I appreciate the kindness of your heart, always. If even one or two are safe now, then that is enough for me.
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Date: 2025-03-23 05:17 pm (UTC)[she will just. let him have this.]
I think they'll all be safe now, no matter what happens.
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Date: 2025-03-23 05:34 pm (UTC)...Yes. They will be. ...I merely wish it could be said for the rest of you, as well.