Allura, however, gets to watch the scene closely. To see what he was hiding from her, in every sense. She even reaches out, because why not? Maybe with her channeling, she can guide it like a bubble on her fingertips, bring it in for a closer look. And smile to herself, quietly.

Well, maybe just this once, I won't use this as an excuse to badger you. Not until you're out of the hospital, at least.

But she shouldn't let herself get trapped in reminiscing too much. That's an admitted weakness of hers, one that's not separate from the very shell he was trying to break her free from. So, with some reluctance, she releases the moment back to the wind, and stands beside him with her spirit replenished.

"Shall we, Darin? I'm ready to finish this when you are."