[ Ain's eyes soften a little, as much as his visage can. ]

Who dictated that you cannot have it, princess?

[ Who indeed? Who created these boundaries to torment their creations?

Perhaps she'll come to this conclusion in her own time. It is not his place to force it.... not now. ]

If you so wish... we can speak of this again, at a safer place. First we must weather this event.

[ There are still people they need to help. ]