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[She leaves Eustace in Valo's care, though not for long. She returns with a large glass of water and a cool, damp cloth. She brushes back Eustace's hair, her fingers lingering on the thick white strands as she looks him over. She has no idea if he's asleep or aware of what's going on, just too tired to do much, but it doesn't stop her from examining him more closely, allowing her fingers to comb over his ears before she sets the cloth on his forehead.

To Valo, she gives a smile.]

You take good care of him. Thank you for coming to me today. [A dry laugh.] I'm not sure what he would have done without me, huh?