[ Joshua knows. He knows that Clive would do everything in his power to make sure that he's all right. He always has. ]

I know. And thank you, truly. You are the best Shield that a brother could ask for.

[ ... though, since the theme of the evening is coming clean... Joshua frowns, eyes locked on the bag of medicine, and lets out a sigh. ]

I... do fear that mine has become worse of late. After our battle at the temple, after Aurora pulled me out to safety, I coughed up so much blood...

[ And fell unconscious, to boot. Whether that was related, or it was physical, mental, and emotional exhaustion and trauma, he can't really say.]

Pure Vanilla Cookie has not been... himself, since we got back, so I haven't had it looked into. I'm not even certain where to start. And if Will wasn't able to remedy it...