[ It takes a while. His first few attempts consist of trying to repeat back lines from the song, which only makes him laugh again. It's a little manic from sleep deprivation, maybe, but mostly genuine amusement. Eventually he steadies enough to talk for real, though he's still huffing a little. ]
When all this is over-- [ the whole demon rips in the air thing, and the Calling, allow him his optimism for a moment ] --we're keeping these crystal things.
sometime
When all this is over-- [ the whole demon rips in the air thing, and the Calling, allow him his optimism for a moment ] --we're keeping these crystal things.