[It's nice to see her looking like her old self. All that's missing is the scheming grin she gets when she's thinking about seducing a duke. It makes Ion smile wider, and he nods with a light laugh.]

Yes. We both will. And I know, Anise.

[He takes her other hand, leaving the glass of water temporarily abandoned.]

I hope you don't forget that the same goes for you, as well. I'm not the Fon Master here...but I am your friend. That won't change, no matter what.