[ iwa gives him a concerned look, but otherwise remains silent, listening closely and soaking it all in. ooough this is a lot to deal with all at once, isn't it? and for caelus, of all people, to bear such a thing... he's always so bright that it hurts to listen to. ]

Then I'll keep reminding of that, too - that you are the Trailblazer of the Astral Express. The Caelus-dono that I've to know in these past weeks has always been brave, and would never give in to despair.

[ at least not in his experience... so it's comforting to hear that caelus doesn't intend to do so. ]

It's one of the many reasons why I like you.