...heh. I think I have enough of an assortment of different things. I'm kind of surprised I'm not toxic to other people at this point. [ he watches, fascinated as emet moves, turns, and swaps out the sigils. childe likes getting to see him work. it warms the device in his chest. ] ...mm, that makes sense. [ he brings a hand to his chest. ] I bet the abyss and hell aren't helping that. I have a lot going on. [ he laughs, his eyes finally closing. ]

I... I want to do something for you in return. [ he expels a breath, because it does feel like a weight is being lifted off his shoulders. ] I need to thank you. [ archons, he's already feeling so much better. ] For all the help you've given me.