[Kalmiya gives Aventurine's question some thought, preceding a wistful sigh.] I'm not sure that we'll be able to get through to him before he's done whatever he's intending to do.

I believe we can eventually, though. He desperately wants connections outside of Sleep, and that kind of loneliness is a powerful motivator. [The understanding in her words is obvious to her present Tethers; she's speaking from experience.] But it's going to take time to earn his trust and get him to believe that we can help each other.

[There's a weighty sense of resignation in the words. While Kalmiya doesn't mind doing that work, she has no illusions as to how the rest of the unwilling Vessels feel.]