So she knows about that plan then? Good. [One less thing to worry about, at least.

Even with the thoughts swimming restlessly about his head, he can't hide the small quirk of his lips when Hizumi kisses his hand. Hizumi really could read him all too well.......

He leans closer, resting his forehead against Hizumi's for the added closeness and comfort, before continuing.]

.....There is one last thing..... I'm just not sure how to tell her. She has every right to know, but....

[Once, he wouldn't have been so hesitant to tell her. That was before they'd come here, though, and he'd learned so much from his growing relationship with Hizumi.]