[ and Hei waited, taking comfort in Tear being Tear and knowing that she questioned just as much as he did the worth that was in this world, in these senseless acts, but he could not linger. Taking a step back, he nodded quietly. ]
I'll return shortly then. If we work quickly, they may reward us.
[ unlikely, but Hei had yet to see where Saya had gone. He had questions he'd like answers to before the day was done. ]