"For the longest time, I felt I couldn't rely on anyone, couldn't trust anyone or share my burden with anyone else."

It sounded like something Eirika would say. But many times before Blaze had reflected words that Eirika thought on the inside. There was some admiration where Blaze's open demeanour was concerned.

"Then let's always do the best that we can together, Princess. I certainly feel stronger when I have you around, and mayhap one day I'll be able to show you my homeland as well."