[there's a twofold relief in this scaling down: one is just the relief of no longer being barraged by such an intense state of mind - this is obvious. the other one is something he doesn't perceive, but his blood is warmed and body nourished by having had to take in so much all at once; it makes being on his feet easier, the pain of his body numbed.

while the lion stretches out his legs over Flynn's lap, taking up any remaining space on the couch, Blue opts to crouching before the knight, watching him with sharp, unblinking eyes.]

We'll get your strength back. When we do, we'll retrace the steps that led you there. And we'll get Yuri back.

Alright? We cannot do any of it in any other order than this.