[Cassandra was happy to be a stabilizing force in Elsa's life, that much she could do without question. Strong and grounded, she could provide the safety and comfort Elsa needed to get through the difficult weeks - Anna's departure from Ryslig was only the most recent hardship they faced... including this, of course.]

Don't they always? Go from bad to worse, I mean.

[No more jokes, just pondering. Her hands run along Elsa's forearms, Cassandra's wedding band is cool against her skin.]

...Yeah. I wish it would stop too. Then, maybe, we could find a better way.