Ama stiffens, if not physically, mentally, at least, at mention of her 'brother', but sends back understanding, as he explains. I wanted to come back. I really did. But... I was afraid of the issues it might cause. As it was, I had to use one of my emergency routes, as soon as I heard about your collapse. But, believe me, it was worth it And... you didn't have to do that. But, thank you, anyway." She shifts herself, looking up at him, and smiling, her chin resting on his chest; her movements cause the other two to stir, but not awaken, yet; if he searches, he can tell they were...<em>encouraged</em>to sleep by the kitsune.