There was, finally, a faint smile. "Know from experience?" She could only imagine Kell getting into some sort of scrap or trouble and coming to her with tears in his outfit, which had to be patched before someone in the castle suspected. It reminded her of the sly smiles Kell used to give in very rare moments, mostly when he was with Hakkyuu. It lightened something in her chest for a moment.

"I'll go see her. It's...probably too late to do that. If she's open in the morning, I'll be glad to meet with her and see if there's something I can wear that will make me less conspicuous." And perhaps be worthy enough to show her willingness to keep Kell and his world alive.

Reluctantly, she slipped out of his arms. But as she rose, her lips fleetingly brushed the crown of his head. "Go on. I'll wait for you."