[Soma felt that crack as much as he heard it. The outcome is never pretty when a spirit breaks, even just a little. He hopes that the faultlines won't run too deep - and that he won't be forced to break another of his taboos.

He was already making ready to catch Hanyuu when Tau intervened, and he deflates a bit, relieved that he won't need to rely on the chaos ring's power any further. At least... not yet. Turning to Kevin, he offers a pained smile.]

Nothing rest and medicine won't fix. I wasn't expecting holy magic - it's one of the few things that can really hurt me in a lasting way. The dangers of being a dhampir.

[He sighs, and looks down at Hanyuu.] I fear for her. She hasn't come through this unscathed - none of us have, but her perhaps most of all.