[He notices how long she's taking, but he doesn't pry. Just like before, he's not really looking into details nor would he really bother her for it. If anything he might have been expecting a vague answer. So when she does give that answer, there's just the smallest of pauses on an upswing before there's the heavy thud of the blade cutting through bone and hitting wood.]

From what I hear from Eizen, you're not really missing much in terms of how things develop back home. So maybe you really are better off in there.

[Like he thought before, even if it's a dream and not reality, it was her choice. And hey, if she's happy in there...

After finishing cutting through the legs, he takes a small break to sling his arms over the main body of the carcass, crossing them as he looks over at her.]

Still, like I said to you the first time—it's good to see you again, Velvet.

[There's a touch of warmth in the grin he gives her before he straightens back up to resume his work.]