[Withdrawing the horn balm, Korrin places it by the fire as directed and sits down. Though since Araceli won't be working on her horns just yet, she turns to face her. Mention of Mal's shard brings out a spike of worry, and glances down to her sending crystal. She's done her best to give him space, hard as that is, but Araceli makes a very good point, one that she can't ignore.]

...I'll try to leave him a message, warn him. It's only fair.

[The thought of him in Venatori hands, losing him as well as Asher--no, she can't go there. It hurts too much just thinking about it, so she just draws in a breath and focuses on the present, flashing a smile at her love.]

Thanks, kadan. As long as I know you're alright and not struggling somewhere, that's good enough for me.