The fact that Ben doesn't rule out the idea of leaving and in fact agrees to it as a plan of action if the Echoes start to take an unfavourable turn is a massive comfort.

"We'll look out for each other just like always, and if it ever gets to that point, for either of us, then we know we've got a plan, a way out." She rests her head against his, "We have options even if it gets dire."

Ben and Sadie hold onto each other for a little longer until Ben is sure that he's feeling recovered enough to move. From that point the evening resumes as normal; a quick chat with Ben's aunts before spending their free time before dinner studying, and then eating together and catching up on the days events with Ben's aunts over dinner.

Eventually Ben and Sadie retreat to Ben's room to get ready for bed. Sadie perches on the edge of Ben's bed, brushing her hair to get it ready to tie back for the night when she finally decides to broach the subject.

"Ben...You don't have to answer now but... What was it about the gauntlets that triggered the panic attack?" She gently questions him as she watches Ben also get ready for bed.