Mm. [ what an awful day. he remembers it so vividly, it's like blood underneath his fingernails. ] A great magical force tried to electrocute my friend and I to death. It happened...a long time ago.

[ he notes the way her gaze waves. ]

Of course. [ it's said calmly — as though it's a fact and nothing more. ] Protecting you all is my duty. I'm not afraid.

[ and then a smile. ]

Everything'll be okay. Try not to worry, alright?