The hurt, the anger, they were both expected expressions. The guilt, too. What wasn't expected was the relief on Parsee's face and in the whole of her body when she coughed up withered, dried flower petals. Then again, given what the other had told her - if the disease came from people not speaking the truth, then it made sense that the cure might have been the very opposite. Either way, it was clear that Parsee knew more about the thing than she did, so if she was relieved, then the problem was probably pretty much settled.

Well, kind of. Rinoa wasn't sure how Parsee's body would heal from the damage already done to it, especially without the Void having long ago stolen the healing magics of those here... and her breathing was still ragged, and she still seemed so weak...

"I'm really proud of you, you know." She smiled, trying to put the worrying thoughts aside for now, and shifted so that the other could rest her head more easily. "When we first arrived, my answer would've made you angry. I've said it before, I think, but this place has been really good for you."

And then, Parsee made a comment about flirting, and a peal of laughter escaped Rinoa's lips - not mocking, not cruel, but delighted and amused. "And I guess I never even imagined you flirting with someone!" It was something that came so easily to her, and to some others here too - but Parsee wasn't that type of personality. Kind of like—

Rinoa frowned, pushing that thought aside for now. There was a lot, a lot for her to think about. But this wasn't the time nor the place for it. Parsee had put herself through a hell of a lot for this moment. The least she could do was honor it for what it was.

"Good. No hiding. I was really worried about you, you know. But..." Her head tilted, curiosity in her gaze as she looked down at Parsee. "You did leave for a while, right? You weren't hiding the whole time."