[ _{When Kaze sinks down to one knee, Corrin feels an ache in his chest conflicting with the warm relief in how reassured he was to see him here. The circumstances for his retainer arriving here were painful to consider, as his appearance came coupled with the reality that he had also fallen back home as Corrin did.} ]

Kaze ...

[ _{He hardly knew what to say. Words utterly failed him as he knew the dedication and loyalty of a ninja were bonds that spanned generations, with Corrin observing this firsthand by having both Saizo and Kaze present in his army. His expression softens as he attempts to offer as much comfort as possible without injuring Kaze's pride.} ]

You aren't unworthy. When you agreed to be my retainer... there was always a risk this sort of thing could happen, right? [ _{He recalls their first encounter, with its relevance to an avoidance of death.} ] Our story could've ended a lot earlier, too. When I refused to kill you under King Garon's orders, I knew my life was at risk. If Leo hadn't cast a spell to take you to safety, we would've found ourselves here regardless.

[ _{The prince drops down onto one knee, matching Kaze's eye level - a gesture which put them both on equal terrain, rather than Corrin talking down to him as his liege. The floor may dirt his white garment a little, but that was more than okay.} ]

I know you served me well until the very end. And ... I'm sad you have fallen, as you deserved to have a good, long life. But knowing you're here, in this place ... has made me feel so much safer and happier already.

[ _{He had a lot to tell Kaze about this place, also.} ]