Inric stares, horrified, as Mina starts to cry. She scrubs her eyes furiously, trying to hold it back, and he has no idea what to say. "Sorry," she manages, still wiping her eyes. "I, um, he's been away." "Away?" Inric has a nasty suspicion. "Is he helping the elect?" This means his debt is not paid after all. He shifts to the edge of the platform, putting his feet down. "Wait, what are you doing?" Mina is immediately distracted from her tears. "You're not better yet!"