[ he is so immediately endeared. rondo smiles at her, warm and genuine and this time lighting up his whole face as he agrees. ]

Yes - yes, exactly. I'll never ever stop trying - there's always something new to achieve.

[ his protagonist disease case is terminal. as he moves to actually sheathe fisteralda, he thinks about what she's saying - about their things... and nods, a little more thoughtful. ]

Mm... yes, I am too! You didn't get back everything you had on you, did you...? Some of my things were missing - my chainmail, especially, which was a bit concerning.