It's there, and as attuned to Koumyou as Devero is, he feels it. One-two-three-four one-two-three-four and he scoops the priest up close again, planting a quick kiss on his forehead, just above the chakra. They finish the turn and he lets him back down for the next repetition of the steps.

"I think you'll be surprised," he says with-- yes, perfect faith, and perfect sincerity as well.