[ okay, caelus. four weeks of speculation about to be thrown out the window, replaced by whatever truth aventurine will tell him. you can do it. ]

You didn't stay with us in the barn--I get it. You didn't seem that comfortable and Boothill wasn't helping.

[ their liquor fights. truly a lifetime ago. ]

But you came back there, I think? That's what it sounded like. Was it to get something of yours?

[ no use being coy ]

I've been wondering this whole time if you were trying to get help from the only Trailblazer around.

[ shoulders tight ]

I know it sounds conceited, but that was the first week, so we didn't know the ritual would make us sleep through everything.

[ exhale ]

Did I let you down?