[Without even a moment of indecision, he nods.] No matter what.
[He's well aware they have their differences: she might disapprove of his personality, his efforts to keep the peace, his insincerity, just as he might disapprove of her methods. But he can say that much without hesitation. It's never been about loyalty to Meridian as a group, for him, or about defeating Zenith. So even if both forces turned against her, his answer wouldn't change.]
I care about you, and you're my friend. If the Tree died right now, you wouldn't be alone.
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[He's well aware they have their differences: she might disapprove of his personality, his efforts to keep the peace, his insincerity, just as he might disapprove of her methods. But he can say that much without hesitation. It's never been about loyalty to Meridian as a group, for him, or about defeating Zenith. So even if both forces turned against her, his answer wouldn't change.]
I care about you, and you're my friend. If the Tree died right now, you wouldn't be alone.