The guard nods, and I cast one final look at poor Eti. So hurt, so vulnerable, so blessedly ignorant.

This is blunt as hell, but it needs saying. Emi's drawing up the aura of Enter around himself again, and while he's formidable like that, while he's incredibly strong with his own equipment, his own plans...

"I know you're careful, but you're not infallible," I say bluntly as we start walking down the corridor. "We stopped you, or at least fought you to a standstill, many times. Don't get arrogant."

I touch his shoulder lightly as we walk. "I want you back safely."