[It was just a momentary breakdown. Recovering, he slowly pulled back from the the only other woman besides Saya who could draw such a response from him. Well, as long as he wasn't cursed, that is...]

... I-I'm fine. Thank you... Marishka.

[Staying in her arms was too dangerous. Saya was missing. That was all that mattered.]

It's... been a shock to me... not knowing... worrying. And here I am, wasting time by my weakness, when I should be searching...