[Asch can only nod at her determination, choosing to say nothing; really, no words are necessary, and that's a thing of great pride, in his mind. Natalia is as strong as ever- stronger, even, than the sometimes-uncertain princess that he knows. Then again he's all too aware of what his presence often does to her, the effect both good and bad.
He's reluctant to respond to her comment- and it's obviously not a question, so lying is out. She deserves an honest answer, though; it's not like she won't find out soon enough anyway.]
...Nearly two years. By this world's calendar, closer to four.
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He's reluctant to respond to her comment- and it's obviously not a question, so lying is out. She deserves an honest answer, though; it's not like she won't find out soon enough anyway.]
...Nearly two years. By this world's calendar, closer to four.