( she perks up a little, at that. even if it's not something important, and even if it's something he's just making up to make her feel better... it still feels nice, to be able to help, for once, as opposed to ruining everything, as she always does.

so she nods, even though he can barely see it. )

Okay, just... ping me on the forums, or something, so you don't have to make the trek yourself. ( since... his leg... ) And, um... take care of the Akki chicken for me, okay? I think it'll get lonely if you don't visit it at all.