Eirika nodded in kind with some contemplation. Retainers. She missed hers, admittedly. Well, the general anyway. Forde and Kyle were easy to miss too, but they were more officers charged with her brother's safety and not hers.

Folding her arms over her chest, her head tipped with some consideration. "Hm... I hear you. I can sympathise. The people at the academy are good at filling others up when they feel hollow. Or so I've noticed, anyway. You're in a good place with good people, and even when you don't feel strong, they can share their strength with you."