[ He shakes his head, continuing on like what he has isn't a big deal. ]

Despite my original intention, not quite. The Witch was particular about it not having any effect until we returned back to Snowfield. [ ... ] Well, that is, until you returned.

[ He was pretty confident that he wouldn't be leaving here, but. It clearly didn't work out that way. Fate seemed to have other plans, despite his best efforts.

He holds it out for her, for her to take. ]

This is yours.