César was expecting an intense reaction, even one that was physical, and one he planned not to resist. He knew enough to know they had been through hell, together, and that Magne had died violently. But his eyes still widen at the intensity of the heat and the tears of blood, and it takes him a moment to recover. Even some of the snow is melting around them, he knows Dabi won't kill him (he hopes)....

"Breathe." César's surprised by the calmness in his voice even through his grimace at the heat and his pounding heart; he adds, rapid-fire: "I'll take you. She's well. Job, friends, acceptance. Hikiishi Magne."