[It's the first time they've been eye to eye during this whole conversation and Aster doesn't miss the kind of progress that shows. It gives him hope that they can move on from this mess. That they can truly start over from here.

Aster's more than pleased to hear Richter told Emil that and that it helped him. Not that he is surprised. Richter is a good person and would do anything to help someone, even if they were the jarring spitting image of their friend.]

I am glad he was there to help you find the courage you needed. Richter's always been a good friend like that.

[Aster can't remember when he first told Richter that, but it was soon after they first met. To think he's the one saying it now? It's actually nice. ]

It has always meant a lot to me as well, ever since I started going to Sybak.