Halsin took the shard, sliding it into a pouch on his hip before pausing when she reached up to cup his face. He had been doing a good job of pretending the new God didn't make him uneasy, or so he had hoped. Perhaps these shards would help change his mind, which was partially why he sought them out.

"I'm okay, love," he murmured, covering one of her hands as he smiled gently. "Plus there is a bit of distance between them, that will be a long enough break."