...I don't mean to be overbearing to you, after everything that happened tonight. But... I've found that it is those that pour their hearts into their duty with everything they have that many overlook for their strength.

Even the strong must have their moments.

[What smile he offers is a tired one. His head still splits from fatigue and overstress, and he doesn't want to extend this much further for her sake.]

So long as you know we are here, I have no complaint. You are not the only one who wishes for one young one to see things for the better.