Which, considering her role as a maxed scholar and that he knew she was not the only one working on it, spoke volumes to the frustration. "I see." Confirming, then reaching out carefully. Right hand on her shoulder, Vincent was still so careful and alert for any sign that she would back away, whenever he did move to reach out like this.

"When did you last eat, or sleep?" Harder to keep watch on her, since the other group of Heroes did not have moogles yet to somewhat keep an eye on them. Ophelia was also working hard, but she could not do everything nor be everywhere. The gunslinger did keep his voice low however, quieter and more private--honest concern in the tones.