Cid glances away from Tristan, just for a moment, long enough to confirm for himself that the Kenoma are all otherwise occupied. He meets Tristan's gaze with a sharp nod.

"You have my word," he says lowly. "I'll bring her to safety, and give you the proof you need."

It's mere words now, but it's been a long time since he was so resolute about something of this magnitude. Not since the moment he chose to defect, fled under the cover of darkness. "We can speak again then."