The moment Teito spoke Frau's gaze snapped from Tenma to his apprentice. The anger and warning faded, replaced by relief mixed with disbelief. Teito had been taken, how could he...? Only it didn't matter. Not really. All that mattered was that Teito was here with him.

Frau's grip on Tenma's wrist slackened a moment before his eyes closed and he collapsed again.