The kid did? Huh... [ He smiles. ] Perhaps I owe him for that.

[ He appreciates the space if only so that he can look her in the face now, both hands going to her shoulders. ]

You're always welcome to use that thing to contact me here, Yaone. This place is weird enough as it is - and by the way, this training is very common.

[ He shakes his head with relief. ]

I can't imagine what I would've done if you arrived after all this time... except as a shinki.