Eventually the exhaustion hit, and Lydia clung with no reservations. She didn't know about his powers--and she probably wouldn't care even if she did. Lydia had been trying so hard to be strong for others, but also to not cling to her friends. Which went against her nature in some ways, as all she wanted was friends, especially in Crystallis where she was cut off from all she'd known.

For the first time in a while, Lydia felt safe to let herself be vulnerable, eventually clinging to him more tightly, ignoring grime and armor. His comment made a hiccupy short laugh come from her, which was a good sign. "If I could be sure which one lead to the Neitherworld, I'd take us there in a heartbeat." Her voice was raw from crying, but she felt better overall. A slightly tighter hug, nuzzling his shoulder and a whispered "Thank you".