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[Vague apology is going to be vague, but that's how Kain does these things. He'll leave it public partially as an act of penance, partially because he's still readjusting to these devices and their filters. He isn't even sure that all of these people are here- he's been gone from Gaia for only a couple weeks, but to him it feels much, much longer. Don't worry Zidane, when he realizes you're not here, he'll bother you when you arrive.]

Cecil. Squall. Onion Knight. Bartz. Firion. Zidane. I apologize to all of you, especially.

I should also extend that apology to the other warriors of Cosmos as well.

I'm... sorry.

[He's still recovering, but he can't finish this without offering:]

...and if anyone has need for another fighter, I can be there at once.

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[The cloud of gloom settling around Kain troubles her and Reis sighs, looking at once guilty and saddened.]

I will not add to your troubles then and respect your wishes.

[Even though it goes completely against her nature not to make personal sacrifices for those she cares about.]

Forgive me.

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[Were she stronger, and they were in a situation where no healing alternatives could be found... then maybe it'd be different. But he can tell she's suffered greatly, and it makes him so terribly guilty. Kain keeps his eyes on the ground for a moment. He doesn't realize what he's about to say, until he's said it.]

It's not that I'm unappreciative... I am appreciative... I just... You're as important to me as Zephyr.

[It's become true, without him knowing it.]

...Would it be all right if... I rested here for a while?

[He knows they'll make him go back inside eventually, but for now he really would prefer being beside Zephyr.]

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[Reis nods, not willing to deny Kain the right to take his rest with Zephyr, nor to deny the dragon his company. She's concerned for him, but trusts him to do what's best for himself, and by extension, all of them.

However, that nod comes with eyes misting over. She's touched that he feels that way about her and prompts her to hug him again.]

I feel the same. I despaired of your absence.

[Not that she can explain it, but somehow life wasn't worth living if he wasn't there... moving beyond her attachment to Zephyr to one for Kain as well.]

[Action] ...they need a band too. DRAGON AWESOMENESS.

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[Kain hugs her as tightly as he's able and despite how guilty he still feels at those words... he also... likes hearing that from her. That he's become so important to her... It means a lot to him.]

I'll fight with all I have to remain here in Gaia from now on. For both of you... And I'll do everything I can to make up for being taken away.

[Taken away to be thrown into a war he'd never asked to be a part of. There's still a lot weighing on his mind about all of what happened. For now, though, Kain moves to find a comfortable spot beside Zephyr.]

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You are here. That is enough.

[The last thing she wants is for him to run himself into the ground trying to atone for something outside his control.

Still, settling back in for the remainder of the nap she roused from seems ideal for the time. Reis is far more exhausted than she'll say and she situates herself comfortably against Zephyr, close enough to Kain for her head to rest on his shoulder.]

[Action] it would be SO SO EPIC, they swoop in on Zephyr and UNLEASH DRAGON BREATH. also OMG CUTE.

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[But atonement TO INFINITY is what Kain does. :|]

...After where I've been... I prefer this.

[He'll have to tell her eventually, about the war and everything, but for now, he just wants to have a moment of peace, enjoying being back with them both.]

[Zephyr makes contented noises, settling her head down, curled up and ready to rest as well.]

[Kain is as comfortable as he can get here- probably not the best place to sleep in the shape he's in- but he's far more content up here beside the two of them. He really needs the contact with them right now. As Reis leans on him, he in turn leans his head against Zephyr. Yes... this is how it's meant to be.]