Overture Downs rubicon

Of course, He responded, embracing her once more. If the message to Augur was tangible, his fist would be white from how fiercely he held onto it.

He noted Lilia's advice; it was what she had done for him, after all. In a way, he saw parallels between the old and new Rise generations. There were big shoes to fill. Will do.

Her next suggestion surprised him, he hadn't expected her to somehow guess his new role so quickly. Mulherin missed that air about Lilia, her attentiveness; she always seemed to see right into him.

About that—I can only hope I'll be as good as you. He replies with a sheepish grin.