She glanced at her hand, watching as it shook. "It could happen any day now. I could just di—"
"Miyu, remember my promise?"
Alister interrupted, walking up to her side and sitting down.
He took her trembling hand in his, his expression softening. "The one I made a couple weeks ago?"
"That I'd find a cure and make sure you see the outside world again?"
Miyu's eyes filled with tears, but she nodded. "But… with the way things are going, how are you sure–"
"I asked a question. You should give me an answer first before saying anything else." Alister said, interrupting her.
Miyu began to tear up. "Ok, I remember. But how are you planning to find a cure?"
Alister smiled, his hand gently squeezing hers.
"That's for me to worry about and for you to wait for my return."
Miyu wiped her eyes with the back of her hand, sniffling softly.
"Here you go again, acting like you're some kind of superhero."
