[He doesn't know why Jasper is apologizing, but the words make Hendrik glance over at his friend as he starts to doze again. His hand falls away so he can cradle Celestine until she's ready to go back to sleep.]

Your father loves you so much he made himself sick taking care of you, little one.

[Frowning sadly, he pats her growing tuft of blue hair.]

I hope he finds someone who will do the same for him.