[ Saya holds her breath while he's talking -- or rather, she doesn't breathe. It's not a mandatory function for her, and she somehow feels like it's... disruptive. Red Son hadn't wanted to share that, and for someone so hurt and repressed, she can see why. ]

[ Some part of her is comforted, though, that he wanted to protect her. She gives him a very gentle squeeze. ]

I meant what I said. I'll go back with you to help rescue them, if you let me. [ It would mean giving up -- much. She has plans for a life in Teyvat, and though her husband and Venti would come around, would claim to understand, they would feel betrayed. There's no guarantee she'd be able to get to them. She'd do it anyway. When someone is this affected by something, she helps them. It's that simple. ]

In the meantime, let me help soothe your mind and heart however I can. [ She knows perfectly well what it's like to lose a parent, so this is not an arrogant offer. Success in these matters is mixed at best. She still wants to try. ] Even if it's only in small ways. Even if it seems useless or insufficient.