Crow presses his chin atop Magpie's head, holding him close. "It would be so much simpler if that Palace wasn't hanging over our heads. I..." Words. He needs to find the right words. "I just don't want to lose anyone. I'm not saying you have to like Drake, or Glitch, or anyone in particular. And for what it's worth, I am grateful that you agreed to participate."

Snuggling up against Ren, his Shadow hums. "Your grudge has put him under quite a bit of pressure. Of course, the same can be said for Glitch and Drake. They aren't faultless by any means. Drake absolutely hurt Crow, and while I can't agree with how you confronted Drake, that doesn't change the fact that you did so from a place of caring."