[ very well. in the blink of an eye, shadow will feel a wave of warmth wash over him, and in the blink of an eye, his fur is as dry as it was in the castle just moments ago. ]

When I awoke here, I did not have them. I can only imagine they're being safely guarded in the palace as we speak.

[ that's what she had arranged for, after, in the event of her absence. as unfortunate as it is that she can't be the one to guard them now, that's the very reason why it's so important for her to return. she wants to ask him: does he have no responsibilities? no duties? but for now, she bites her tongue.

she is in no position to look a gift horse in the mouth, so to speak; she has no reason to question his motives if he is offering his help. ]

What of yours—the Chaos Emeralds?