[ he takes her pinky in his and the promise is made. ]

I never break my promises. [ said with the utmost conviction. ] We'll make it happen, Haniel, one way or another. [ he's feeling similarly, to be honest. it'll happen, he'll make damn sure of it, somehow, but... it may not end up being as pleasant a reunion as he's hoping. he's got a real sinking feeling about that and he's not so sure he likes it. ]

Tartaglia. Tartaglia is my name. If we're making promises to each other you may as well know my real name. Just don't go telling everybody, alright, it's on a need to know basis. [ wink~ ]