[It may come as a surprise to Mia that Gai does in fact hold perfectly still the entire time while she works. That doesn't stop him from taking a few experimental breaths once she's finished, however, noting the reduction in pain as he does so.
It's not gone, but he'll take what he can get for now.]
... thanks.
[Yes, Gai just said "thanks," and no, the world is not ending.]
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It's not gone, but he'll take what he can get for now.]
... thanks.
[Yes, Gai just said "thanks," and no, the world is not ending.]