[It's an odd thing, hearing the Mother Crystal invoked in regards to him. But regardless of his own feelings on the gods of their star, Hydaelyn included...there's some reassurance in the young woman's conviction, his hold on Era tightening just slightly.]

I shall be holding her to that, then. But until then...

[Until then, they need to find a way home. They do none of his children good while they're stuck here, and while he has only ever had the highest confidence in Cid's abilities...]

[The embrace lingers perhaps a little overlong before he reluctantly steps away, allowing Era to have her space once again.]

Come then. You'll need to tell me all about your time here, first, if we're to work on returning.