[the smile does end up getting some of the tension to ease away from his shoulders. her words help, too. it could've been so much worse had his dream involved a meeting between himself and mithos or other situations where mithos would be present. he'd simply prefer avoiding dreams of his former pupil when possible.]

That is true.

[it's just a simple, not terrible dream.]

Well, you're welcome to wander in this dream as you'd like. [he pauses and adds] I can answer any other questions you may have, as well.