Fortunately, Aeleus is perfectly patient and makes for a surprisingly decent anchor as well. Actually dislodging the obstruction that has nested in Even's chest will take time yet, but this will at least loosen it up, or so Aeleus is certainly hoping.

And if not, he is quite content to be patient for as long as is necessary to get to the core of this.

"I never thought you were," Aeleus answers, calm and patient as ever. "But it's best to get it out."