[ Rune thinks about those questions, both of them, and slowly shakes his head. ]

I gave it to myself so I'd remember not to let certain kinds of magic rule me. [ And the rest? He barely recalls their faces, but given that it's been over a century, it's probably better that way. ] It's all I have now.

[ But it's not exactly a complaint, just the truth.

When He Ming nudges him, Rune glances towards him and takes a moment just to look at him, considering those words before telling him to pull over. Once he does, he takes him by the hand and draws him close even as he leans into his side of the car. He lets his other hand comb through his hair, brushing it away from his face. ]

If it's what you want, I'll meet them. [ Since they're doing this together, it'd only be fair. ]