Ambellina found Claudio sitting alone in the mess hall, poking and prodding at the horrible looking food on his plate
He was uninterested in the horrible tasting food because of one thing, or specifically ONE person
"I need to see Newo"
"Would that help?"
Bell rested her hand on his shoulder, she wanted to show him she understood and cared
"I don't know, bell, but I need to see her. It's been too long... I need to know that she's doing okay, I need to be with her. This feeling... it's killing me"
The former Prise sat on the edge of the table, facing the man she swore to protect and even she could
see that this was what he needed. She had thought that it was Star Cecil holding the Crowing back, now she could see that it was... love. His love for Ikkin Newo was keeping him from realizing his potential
"I understand. I'll find you safe passage as soon as possible"
Claudio looked at her... somewhat shocked but incredibly grateful
"Thank you, Ambellina. This means more to me than you'll ever know"
Standing up, he hugged Bell and left for his quarters... to pack
"I know... And I hope it helps"
Said barely above a whisper, so claudio would never know that she had spent time with Newo... nor would he ever find out that she told her to move on because he was dead, he could never know she'd lied