Meesei's hand caused Sabine to stop and look at her again. She was mollified by Meesei's words to the extent that her voice was lowered, but she still sounded croaky and distraught. "I will not let you die, Meesei. I love you."

At that, Sabine brought both her hands around Meesei's hand and pressed it to the bridge of her nose. She closed her eyes, unsure of what else to do after being informed of how difficult the silver would be to get out. Another pair of tears was pushed down her cheeks and dripped off her chin.

There was a persistent silence. In that pause, Janius looked either side of himself, and then murmured to Kaleeth. "How about you offer the ring back, dear?"