[Now? Unexpected, and maybe if he had been able to prepare himself better, Dimitri would be able to temper his reply to sound a bit less eager.]

Right now? Right now should be fine, I am not doing anything of particular import at the moment.

[You know, just standing here next to this pile of rubble in the cathedral, contemplating the reality of war.]

Shall we go, then? [He swallows and gestures towards the exit of the cathedral itself, ready to follow. Steadying his breath, which has always been a growing effort when she’s near — a reality that he is not quite certain what to do about, but he can mull more on that later after their training session.

Once they start ambling on—] By the way, I… ah. I do not think you will find the owner of that ribbon here.