[ There is a tiny anxiety that...well. Whatever happens with Mordremoth and its aftermath may lead to terrible consequences for them, but he wants to think the people of Tyria are better than that (the bar is very, very low). ]

We do. [ Though Nier might not know all the context and the weight behind what he says, the words are comforting enough. He glances at the other man, but only briefly. He nods. ] Come what may, I only ask that we persevere. But considering hard ground makes for stronger roots...I think we'll be all right.

[ They have been through shit. Hopefully it's easier from here on out. ]