[ There is a little relief in that, acknowledgment of her own past mistakes. Things that she is still trying to make up for at least by how she moves forward since she knows she cannot undo what is done. She is not so proud to believe that she won't have her own fair share of missteps here too, especially without the support system she has grown so used to having, but that doesn't make her not want to take on the challenge.

His question brings a pause as she tilts her head slightly with a frown. ]

What do--

[ Oh.

Another pause. Her lips form a near perfect "oh". And it dawns on her. ]

That...was a dick-ish way to put it, wasn't it?

[ It's definitely not the first time she's written off things with a callous remark, despite how her overtly friendly nature may make her seem otherwise incapable. She's learned to take a lot in stride and doesn't apply it all appropriately when she does. She takes a moment to gather her thoughts so she can convey them with the gravity he is expecting giving the circumstances. ]

You came here not just because you wanted to know what the other factions may have been up to, but also because people you care about about were part of it, right? I should have considered that fully when I spoke. I'm sorry.

[ Himeka shakes her head. ]

I saw the signs of violence but nothing so dangerous that it would be beyond healing. It's what I would expect, so I...kind of callously jumped to a conclusion I thought was impossible. Truth be told, if someone were in such dire straights and I had the opportunity to help them, then I wouldn't be doing my job--not just as a fellow Summoned, but as a White Mage.

[ A pause as she levels her gaze on Geralt. ]

Is she alright?