[ He feels as if his heart is about to beat from his chest, hearing those words once again. A part of him had known - that even with the part of Orym twisted up in Predathos, he’d known the words and feelings were true.

But hearing them now, with Orym clearheaded and real and truly himself, means that he can feel the sincerity - the love - in them too.

Which is why he tightens his embrace, almost as stubborn as it is tender as he shakes his head. ]

I love you too, Orym. I love you so much, and for so long…that’s why I can’t leave you. I’m not letting you do this alone.

I’m here for you.

[ And if he can bring moments like this - moments of clarity for Orym to come back to himself - then he is more than willing to risk his own life just to be here. ]