[ She continues her ministrations despite it all. One hand soothing his hair, the other healing. What else can she do? Even the Blessing of Light cannot break tempering, merely prevent her and her sister from it. Until they can find a cure... if Alisaie's idea truly works...

The sound of her name makes her eqrs lift just a bit. Not just her name, but how he says it as well. The hand in his hair moves to the side of his head to help suport him once he looks at her. Her other hand moves from his wrist to his hand proper, fingers sliding to hold his once again.

Alkaid forces a smile for him. He has seen her come undone and cry far too many times already. She will not break now, when he needs her as both herself and the Warrior of Light. Her forehead rests to his ever so gently, eyes locked on his. She hopes he might see the love she has for him even if she has never been able to express it properly. ]

Hello, my brave knight. [ That invisible dagger edges just slightly deeper. ] What can I do to help you, my love? Even if it is simply being here with you through it all. I will see it done.

[ Her tail, despite it all, sways gently beside her as if to help illustrate her point and how much she loves him. ]