[...Zompania. The most grotesque battle he had been part of since arriving in Luceti. One that had unsettled him, despite being no stranger to war. It isn't a subject he likes to think about too terribly, but it does explain a couple things.]
It's understandable that he would remain by your side during times that would be stressful for you.
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It's understandable that he would remain by your side during times that would be stressful for you.