[But those couldn't hurt them, could they? It was part of the 'dead' experience, things could hurt but not really be dangerous until the time of Crossing. Then again, he would have taken the point.

Kel crossed his arms, looking at the other. Such a young... kid. Yet speaking in a old man's tone-]

There's a lot of me, though. I can still take a hit or two before having to start being... careful. [As if. He loved Sunny. He loved Mari. He was not going to easily find a proper place where to 'stop' unless someone helped him finding it.] I am.. aware of that, at least. He's one of my best friends in the world, it's hard not to get worried.