[ By cunning or luck that glomp was well-timed to defuse things. Evangeline, by all evidence in a restless mood, had been watching Setsuna's hand near her sword out of the corner of her eye with some anticipation, but even she had trouble justifying attacking a student while they were helpless in the arms of a loved one.

At least with the relaxed mood that prevailed these days. ]

All the mementos of the past fall to dust in time, Setsuna. Keeping them in place of memories. You should be concerning yourself with the memories to come.

[ She looks just a touch amused with that last line. Definitely still teasing Setsuna. ]

Well, don't think I've forgotten what you said, Konoka, but I'll leave you to enterprise. What you spent on that barrier should be a suitable handicap anyway.