[ Good, his voice has settled. She can feel the weight in her heart drop, but not by much. ]

I wouldn't expect you to, either. [ He isn't the sort to just sit idle when someone needs help. ] Please, let me accompany you. I want to be there for you when you need it.

[ Two people in a sticky situation is better than him going alone. ]

Of course. I will allow you to accompany me. It'll be just like our days in Blood, right?

[She'll be staying with him just like always. Julius still trusts Reika and doesn't mind it. What he does mind is discussing his feelings in a way that makes him uncomfortable.]

Yes...

[ That's much better. She'll have to learn to watch herself more from now on. ]

Is there a kitchen around here? I can make dinner for us.