Unfortunately so. That sort of thing takes a while, but it's okay that it does- sometimes those important things take time.

[It has to be worth it once they get to the top, right? It takes so much effort to get there, it can't be for nothing- he has to believe things will feel better once they get there.

The request is actually very comforting to hear. He understands it's a big step in the right direction for Fern. Choosing another path over violence. He offers a tiny smile. ]

Of course. I'll make sure you can have one. Just in case. That's really good thinking.