[ An embrace is not something she would have ever expected from Gaius van Baelsar of all people. Not after all they had faced as enemies, and now all she has done as his ally. She forgets to breathe at first, uncertain, but once she draws breath she nearly falls apart, quickly pressing her forehead to his chest, hiding her face from sight.

It is not her place to break down now, nor is it her right. She has to be strong for her comrade, after all she has done. ]

...An external jammer to prevent the Oversoul from activating. [ Her voice is unsteady, but does her best to sound more confident than she feels. ] And when we are done I will ask Urianger to help us free their souls from the cores, so they can be together once more in the aetherial sea.

Mother will keep them safe for you, until the day you can hold them once more.