That he did. [There's a pause, one supplemented by a sheepish smile.] After some questioning on my part, perhaps. I wanted to be sure that my gesture was the right one. What good would it do, if I was not certain it would have an impact.

[It is exactly as Clive had said to him, then. He utters a silent prayer to Greagor herself that the sentiment of the gift had wound up being a positive one, rather than melancholy. After a moment of thought, he also prays for continued strength.]

When I learned that the local residents were capable of summoning gifts from home, I had a few ideas of what I wanted to ask for. But this seemed of the utmost importance.

[He reaches the door and uses his free hand to push it open, letting go of Joshua's hand solely to ensure he passes through without issue. Fear not, though, Dion quickly returns to his side and twines their fingers together once more.]

I believe here is where your pathfinding will be at its most useful. Trust that I will remain dutifully at your side.