[Belth is so relieved to hear Eithan's voice. He nearly falls over from the relief-- or the exhaustion, he's not sure.]

I'm fine. I'm not really hurt, and our ship is secure... finally. I just--

[Light, he remembers the first time they were fired upon. He had a bad, bad head injury from hitting his head on a console he hid beneath.]

I think... after this, I'm going to need... some help. I-- I hate to bother you, but I was already... and then I used so much mana trying to protect everyone...

[His voice drops to a whisper.] I haven't fought like this in years. What if I turn?