[Jusis stares at Shroud for a moment before scoffing in what looks like genuine amusement.]

Hmph, I see that you feel about as comfortable with gratitude as a friend of mine does.

[Rean is just as bad and awkward about being thanked.]

Your efforts are no less significant for laying the groundwork for them to mobilize as quickly as they did. You would do well not to downplay such actions in the future. That being said... about the power that protected you from those hands. May I ask where it comes from?