[ Robby isn't supposed to be here. He's not supposed to see this. Kiriona likes Robby, which means they're supposed to stick to fighting, and shitty music, and not talking about their dads.

She can't kill Crux -- the old man -- while Robby watches. But if Kiriona chickens out now, she'll give Crux too much satisfaction, and that'll feel worse.

Time for a quick explanation, then. Kiriona does not sheathe her sword, but she does turn to Robby. ]

Look. It's fine. Someone has to die so we can open the Tomb, and that guy has fucked with me, oh, most of my life, and part of my death, too. [ A touch of desperation begins to creep into her voice. ] It's a good thing, see? It's gonna feel good.