[It makes him feel happy and guilty at the same time whenever he sees that fear. It's not an emotion he thinks Haru deserves to feel, of course - but it's nice to know that he's important enough to be worried about.

That's shoved to the side quickly, in any case. There are more important things to focus on now, and he leans forward to return that gesture with a kiss to Haru's cheek before he leans back and away and starts to stand again.]

Don't overexert yourself though, okay? And stick close to those guys. Even if they're sick, they'll be able to take good care of you. [And potentially purify anything that needs purification... Good work, holy swords.]

I'm gonna head out to get some others and scout. I'll be back soon!

[AND OFF HE GOES, TO DO HE SWORD THING--]