Relena feels her heart swell when her 'partner in crime' appears and shouts out her name. This is why she had to come back. This is why she needed to make sure they were all okay and able to leave this place, too, if that was their wish.

When Estinien shifts her in his arms, she braces on his arm and carefully shimmies out of his hold so he can stand beside him. She keeps against his side so she can hold her balance. She wants to speak to Kay and Phoenix properly.

"Kay, it's so good to see you," she replies before smiling at Phoenix. "I'm not hurt. I'm just... very tired, but I'll be okay when we're finally out of here."