“There may be a lot here you are right about, but on one thing, you’re categorically wrong. You [i]are[/i] special, Ruk. I’ve met a lot of people since coming to Korit, and you stand out over the rest. I’m going to do everything I possibly can to keep you safe.” Senjen replied. The atmosphere around them may have been becoming more relaxed and upbeat, but he was paying little mind to anything but Ruk. 

Senjen still was not completely dismissing the idea of getting Ruk off of the job. Maybe they would be able to talk to Vitality at some point, and maybe there would be some way to convince her to keep Ruk in safety, but it was not wise to put everything on that hope. They needed to prepare however they could. “Okay, we have two days. What do you need? What would make you feel safer about what we’re expecting to go up against, or just less nervous? Even if it is just by a little bit, it’s worth doing with the time that we have. I do have to take some time to let Jess look me over, but aside from that, you have my help. Whatever you need, whenever you need it, day or night. I don’t sleep. If I helped get you into this, then it’s the least I can do.”