[ Aymeric smiles at both sisters, although he isn't certain how aware of her surroundings K'thisru is in this moment. He still fears that the healers missed something, but Alkaid does not seem too troubled, and he trusts her judgment even though she is still hurt herself.

For the moment, he contents himself with sitting by their bedside and listening to them talk and watching for any sign that they need assistance from him.

K'thisru stirs again just slightly as if responding to her sister's voice, and although her own voice is faint, she manages to ask: ] ... home?

[ Ishgard is more of a home to her than anywhere she can remember, even their own clan home, and so the knowledge that Aymeric brought them here brings some ease to her face. He is certainly a good man, and she believes her sister could not have done better for herself.

Still, she would shake her head if she had the strength to, but she merely replies: ] I'll be all right. [ In time, that is. She does not wish for Alkaid to tax herself on her account.

Aymeric, meanwhile, catches sight of Alkaid's glance, and his face evens out into a warmer smile for her benefit. ] I have taken the liberty of making arrangements for you both to remain in Ishgard until you are well again. And- [ He shrugs his shoulders with a little embarrasment as he adds: ] I have also made arrangements to excuse myself temporarily, as my dear friend and her sister are in need of my aid.

[ He purposefully places emphasis on those two words in particular, so as not to leave any doubt that he made it clear that they are more than friends but family. And that extends to K'thisru as well. ]