[Regis is unsure if their fates are out of their hands or not. With so many generations leading toward one thing, can one person at any one time really change so much? Even if he could would it be for better or worse? Would he just end up feeling as if he has placed more of burden on the shoulders of the one he never wanted any to rest on?]

I always say as long as one has done their best, they should not blame themselves for what comes after, but...it is so much harder to apply the same to myself.

[More than once Regis has found himself looking at things in a different way after listening to Pyra talk and this time is no different. With how much complicates their lives, she brings it back to simplicity, the core important fact of the matter. His expression softens into something grateful and honored all at once as she closes her eyes and gives him her own thanks.

Regis isn't used to being overwhelmed by this kind of emotion, but he cannot deny how good it makes him feel. When people ask him how he can be so kind and helpful when so much has been done to him, the answer is it's moments like this that make it all worthwhile.

Once she falls silent, he can't help but lean forward to place a gentle kiss to the top of her head.]

You are welcome; to you I also say thank you. We are both so lucky to have you as part of our family.