Robin isn't sure what's worse, the fact that she had to ask, or that she knew this was exactly what she expected to hear. Turning to face her completely, she takes a step forward before placing both hands squarely on Musse's shoulders.

"That shouldn't be your responsibility, not completely. You don't have to do all of this alone, you shouldn't have to do it alone." With a quiet huff of a sigh, Robin offers her a warm smile. "But telling you that won't change your mind--I think you and I both know that."

Looking away briefly, she casts her gaze toward the candles burning around them. "Has anyone explained to you how time works in this world?"