That's better news than I expected, [he admits, the small shadows of a smile hinting at the corners of his mouth. He'd been prepared for the worst of news, that he'd just twist into a form that was no longer human, without any way of of seeing his family that wouldn't frighten them to death.]

Those were the only two issues I was concerned about. I don't get the feeling you've lied to me, believe me, I'd be able to tell- but I'll need some time to tell my family that I won't be around as much.

[And that was already sparse as it was.]

I don't want to put them in jeopardy. The Fatui will be searching for me once I disappear, and it's certain that's the first place they'll go looking.