( he can understand resistance to touch, more than Lucina could really know. Still, when she doesn't pull back he doesn't either. graham offers touch only rarely but in this moment, it feels worthy. )

There will be more to fill our place. ( he has already seen the movements around Oska, moving to step up even as others decide to fall back. There will be new comrades to meet, he has no doubt of it. )

There's much to learn here. After two years, I feel a different man than I started. As long as you want to learn, you will.