She considered his words and nodded. "As you wish." It would probably be best if she returned to her room for the night after this anyway. "Please do let me know of Sasuke-san's condition tomorrow, if you would."

Her altruism was often also seated in selfishness. Perhaps if Aidou could see the truth in that, he would not find her behavior so perplexing.

Aigis didn't pull away when he moved to prick her finger. She was interested to know what he had to say on her blood. He seemed certain of his diagnosis and that gave Aigis immense relief. She even allowed herself a long exhalation as her eyes fluttered shut. "Thank you for checking on it. I greatly appreciate it."