Nice try with the Trailblazer mention, but this me never saw you die. My memories of Penacony cut off before then.

[ a placid smile. he's internalizing. ]

But I don't want anyone to freak over me, either. So I'll let you off the hook.

[ standing again, this time to move the side table with the covered food tray within aventurine's reach. ] There's a sandwich under there. Eat it if you get hungry. [ picking up his manga ]