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that, Finn left, leaving Godou and Loki alone. The crackling campfire burned in front of them, and it was only now that he felt just how warm the flames were.

"Are you scared?" she asked.

"No."

"Good, because I'm terrified."

He looked at the goddess in surprise.

"I've forgotten what monsters are like. It's been so long since we drove them back into the Dungeon that I've forgotten just how terrifying they can be."

"Your Familia have been handling themselves just fine so far."

Loki shook her head. "Everything we've seen so far is nothing. You saw the Balor, didn't you? In the past, they used to roam the lands in packs. And there were even more hideous creatures that could have squashed them underfoot."

"They won't be in the Fifty-ninth floor," he said reassuringly, "I think."

"That's the problem, isn't it? Nobody knows what we'll find there."

"I'll protect you."

Loki looked up to him. Her mouth quivered slightly.

"It's not me I'm worried about."

"But Finn said—"

"FINN'S WRONG!"

He kept quiet as she slammed a fist against his chest.

"Finn's wrong," she repeated, softer, but somehow more forcefully than the first time. "He's not replaceable. None of them are. Why would he say that?"

"Because he cares for you and the Familia."

"But that's not how it works! I'm immortal. I can't die. And I can be replaced. The only thing I do is give Falnas and update Statuses. Any God can do that. If I die, just give my Familia to Hestia or Hephaestus. They'll do just fine in my place."

"It'll be different—"

She glared at him and his mouth snapped shut.

"Are you saying things will be the same even if Finn dies?"

"No," he said softly.

"Listen to me, Godou. I want you to forget everything Finn told you. If there ever comes a point where you have to pick between me and my adventurers, pick them."

"But—"

She clasped his hands into hers.

"Promise me, Godou."

He gulped. "I promise."

"Thank you."

And then she smiled again. She tugged on his hand, still linked to hers.

"Let's just walk around like this for a while."

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Loki's 'a while' lasted for a whole hour.

Refusing to let go of his hand, she physically dragged him across the entire campsite, bouncing from one tent to another, talking to every single member of her Familia she could find.

For those that would not be following tomorrow, she promised to tell them the stories, and to bring "lots of goodies" when she returned.

When Anakitty began to cry and begged Loki to come back safely with the rest, Loki sat there and held her for five minutes in silence.

It had been a very awkward five minutes for him.

And to those following, Loki left them mostly alone. The Amazoness twins, Tione and Tiona, were sparring with each other in the nearby forest. Aiz was already asleep. Bete stood broodingly in front of the cave. Finn and the two Vice-Captains were holed up in the command tent, going through maps while discussing strategy.

The only person Loki sought out was the other Elf, Lefiya.

Godou had honestly been surprised when Finn said her name. For most of the trip, she had kept mostly to herself, never drifting far from Riveria and Aiz, whom she seemed most familiar with. But from what little he had seen, the young Elf did not appear mentally prepared for the daunting task ahead.

When Loki had stepped into her tent, Lefiya had launched herself into a hug, and because Godou was still latched onto Loki, he had been unwittingly tackled too. She had just begun her panicked outburst about her worries when her eyes met his and she had screamed and turned as red as a tomato.

On the bright side, her lack of comfort in his presence finally caused Loki to shoo him away.

By the time he reached the pool of water, there was nobody left.

Or so he thought.

"Finn!" he screamed, when a mop of wet blond hair broke through the surface next to him.

"Hello, Godou."

"You scared me. I didn't see you at a

ll."

The Pallum frowned. "Are you making fun of me for being short?"

"What? No! I really—"

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