[Snowsong flops down on Thrall's left side, her big white ruff beneath his elbow as an armrest.]

Sorry for what? Your stubbornness? [He smiles around his tusks.] I would be lying if I said I was any better. As long as you understand that you are fighting for more than just yourself, then that is all I ask.

[He takes a nice warm bun out of the bag and offers it to Hiro.]

I know you will do the right thing when the time comes. What that is, I do not know yet... but I trust you. I also know you will make mistakes, as I did-- but that will not change your heart.