[It said enough, indeed. Her smile doesn't budge; she hears—and sees— him clearly.]

...Mm. Don't push yourself too hard, okay? Things have understandably been hectic, so it's okay to take some time for yourself, do what you need to recover your rhythm. We could talk more about things later, if you'd like?

[Away from the children, of course Ciel understands that it wouldn't do to put the guardian little Cerys had picked out for herself in a tough spot out in the open like this.]

I've been doing good. I don't feel like I managed to do much in Venera, to be completely honest, but the source of the problem was dealt with and we received a passing grade, so there isn't much reason to dwell. Best to focus on our present and the future, right?