In return, Estinien gives Nero a look that seems to suggest that if he's only talking about freeing Estinien in particular, he's as good as useless to him. Honestly, if he had to make the choice, he'd send out Himeka before himself. Leaving by himself would be out of the question.

Being difficult doesn't begin to describe it.

Estinien lifts his arms into a gesture of challenge, only crossing them again when Nero seems to relent.

"Himeka Sui. The horned woman that shares this cell with me." Usually, at least - right now she's in the rec yard. "She is my priority, above all else." He hesitates for a moment, before he adds: "I would like to bring the girl as well, Relena... but..."

He falls silent for a moment.

"The more days pass, the more I worry 'tis no longer possible."