[ Her mouth drops open for a moment in surprise - and hope - but she goes still at his question, folding her hands calmly in front of her as she waits patiently for whatever he had to say. ]

You told me that he said too much and that you got Blighted very badly. [ Having just experienced this herself and having to endure the ablution with her shinki, it was not something she wished on anyone else, for any reason.

Her expression understanding and sympathetic, Yona thinks for a moment before motioning over to a stone bench set under one of the apple trees in invitation. ]

Come and sit with me, Yoon. You can say as much as you need to. I promise to listen to everything you have to say. My shinki have each regained memories recently. I know not to say anything until I've heard what they have learned. Don't be afraid.