[ He doesn't need prompting, and despite her cheerful tune, his pace quickens and his deference to standing just behind Lien is overpowered by his need to make sure that his Master is alright.

A few quick strides, and once in front of Ai, he bends a knee and bows his head.

(Cu whistles, discreetly points at his fellow Heroic Spirit, and looks at Lien as if to say "you want me to do this too?") ]

Master. I've no excuses for my inattentiveness and my lack of diligence, but permit me the insolence of expressing my relief to see you safe.

[ (Again, Cu whistles and looks at Diarmuid with a raised brow. Kids...these...days....?) ]