I'm glad. The most I could do is...see your story fulfilled. This guide will hold himself to that.

[That's what he is. It isn't about him. His happiness doesn't matter. He'll lead people like Malkuth and Dante through the Inferno. He's a good guide for anyone he cares for, in the end. And after all is said and done, and the goal is in sight, there will be no more need for a guide.]

[He draws back a little, a slight huff at the mention of Wriothesley (they WOULD get along, wouldn't they) and eyes her up and down. A particular result?]

There's a lot to like. [He's sincere about that. His hands move to cup over her bare shoulders.] But the lack of sleeves is...gorgeous, really.