[He takes it and is slightly reassured when he stands and doesn't feel vertigo or any kind of dizziness from any remaining fatigue. He definitely will need to take it easy, however, especially if he wants to be sure he can be ready for the next fight.
So he just nods.]
Let's check on the moon fragments and the defenses as well.
[Refusing to not provide some assistance. But he will also not try to push Tifa away. If anything... What he didn't say earlier as he did not want to give it away is that he needs her most right now. Those fears he had, the nightmares he doesn't want to foster—they were mostly related to her. So having her with him is a reassurance as well.
And of course, when he stood up the pup had fallen and gives a small yelp and bark of protest. How rude! But Eustace just smiles a little fondly as he bends down to pick him up.]
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So he just nods.]
Let's check on the moon fragments and the defenses as well.
[Refusing to not provide some assistance. But he will also not try to push Tifa away. If anything... What he didn't say earlier as he did not want to give it away is that he needs her most right now. Those fears he had, the nightmares he doesn't want to foster—they were mostly related to her. So having her with him is a reassurance as well.
And of course, when he stood up the pup had fallen and gives a small yelp and bark of protest. How rude! But Eustace just smiles a little fondly as he bends down to pick him up.]
We should return this fellow as well.