[Oh... that causes a twinge in his chest that can't be entirely blamed on the fruit. She knew, didn't she...? Even if he's never told her, there's no doubt in his mind that Tear of all people would have been able to figure out his true intentions that day. That he had known what was going to happen the moment he began reading the Score. That he knew the others could have made it there in time. That he had already intended to die for her sake.]
[Gently, he wraps his fingers around her hand, holding it in his own.]
...I was happy to do it. Knowing that the day you leave this village, you'll be able to live a long and healthy life on Auldrant... it helps put my mind at ease, even knowing I won't be able to return with you.
[action, February 18th]
[Oh... that causes a twinge in his chest that can't be entirely blamed on the fruit. She knew, didn't she...? Even if he's never told her, there's no doubt in his mind that Tear of all people would have been able to figure out his true intentions that day. That he had known what was going to happen the moment he began reading the Score. That he knew the others could have made it there in time. That he had already intended to die for her sake.]
[Gently, he wraps his fingers around her hand, holding it in his own.]
...I was happy to do it. Knowing that the day you leave this village, you'll be able to live a long and healthy life on Auldrant... it helps put my mind at ease, even knowing I won't be able to return with you.