Chapter 98: 48

Yeah, I know," Estre says, rolling his eyes. Then he slows down. "Wait," he says. "Are you saying that I, what, help her escape? Let her go?" He looks around. "But then what would I do? Where would I go? She'd have to run away to land, and unless I want to end up as her replacement, I'd have to run away with her. But I like my life here. I like being with Arraia. I don't want to give any of those things up. Isn't there some other way?" He chuckles in defeat. "I guess I'm asking if there's a way I can still help people in trouble, without giving anything up in the process."