It physically pains Estinien to allow himself to be fed, and it shows in his eyes. Yet, he tells himself, a bit of bread won't take long to go down, and he's better conserving his strength. He takes the bite with the intent of getting it over as quickly as possible, harsh medicine that it is.

Harsher still is the truth of Yuya's words. After having hastily swallowed, Estinien falls silent again, looking away from the boy. The thought is clearly weighing on him as well.

"What did you see?" he asks after a lingering pause. "In your dream."