A slight wince pulled at the corners of Terra's mouth and narrowed his eyes. Oh, the Master had no idea just how many long stories there were... or just how reluctant his oldest apprentice was to have to tell any of them.

"It's fine, Master."

That hand on his shoulder wasn't going anywhere, was it?

"I've repeated a few old mistakes, too."

Guiltily, he looked straight ahead again, this time glancing up far enough to search for his Master's gaze.