[ Although he would rather remain hopeful and optimistic that this does not spell the end of their time together, he finds it difficult to put aside those darker thoughts. When their life experiences have seen fit to separate them in a variety of ways, it is difficult for him to not feel that the worst will happen. If not to him, then perhaps to her, although he knows he would move mountains to keep her safe.

She and her people have been actively hunted, which places her in greater danger in his mind.

But there is nothing to be done at this moment except to take in the last hours they have together, and so he puts his arm around her even as he turns his focus onto Meteion. ]

The offer is quite kind and more than I would have ever asked for, but- are you certain you would not prefer to remain here to keep her company and look after her? [ He does not intend to dismiss Meteion out of hand, but he feels that Lantaa requires companionship more, and he would be able to relax somewhat, knowing she is being watched over. ]