Heart of steel starts to grow

Dante knew the feeling would pass, and if it weren't for her brother's state before departing he would be rather more indifferent. But there was no use dwelling on things you can't change. It was the present where he was needed now.

"Thank you. I'm sure she will appreciate that." It was no secret to him that the two shared a close friendship. Blue Willow had spoken of Osprey to him before she had even arrived back at the Plateau. "And you are right. Which I am guessing isn't a rare occurrence for you. Therapist and adventurer, eh?" He gave her a small, genuine smile. Then, because he did not wish to dwell on the subject for too long, he led the conversation into another domain. One that, to him, seemed much more favorable. "So, dear Osprey, have you had any more grand adventures of late?" This time the smile widened. He took her for the type who, with the right spin on it, could turn a trip to the stream into an epic.