[What does it mean that Yima, who knew Liem's name from the first moment they spoke, who reunited Howl with Calcifer without him ever needing to ask, made no mention of such possibilities when she welcomed him to her home? There is one thing she might give him that, he imagines, would earn her this faith immediately. She must have known what it would be.

But the soul of a fire demon and the soul of a god cannot possibly weigh the same. Perhaps his desires are simply too great.]

She told me to take the time I needed to make my own decision.

[Regardless of Yima's abilities, he appreciates that freedom, which the Regent had never offered for even a moment.]

I don't know if I yet understand enough to do so, but I appreciate that you have been forthcoming with me. [Despite his pensive mood, he smiles.] It's good to see you again, Howl.