[Edelgard doesn't move, she just holds her hand out so that Leslie can take it as she wishes. She feels awful, for having induced this panic, but it's better than finding out later. More time to mentally prepare is usually better, and withholding information is a terrible thing to do to someone. Especially someone young who is forced to rely on others for such information.]

If such a way can be found, I will do everything I can to make certain you will be able to, Leslie.

[That much she would do, say, for anyone. However...]

As it stands, we...do not even know fully if time operates in the same way. From what I understand, the scholars believe that time stands still while we are here, and begins moving again once we return.

[It's a slim hope, but she keeps any trace of doubt out of her face. If Caspar had woken up knowing what was going on, and the other members of her army would certainly have noticed she was missing, then they'd have torn worlds apart to get here. The Professor had proven markedly capable of that once before, and Hanneman and Linhardt would certainly help.]

Do not fear, Leslie. Things will be quite alright. I promise you that.

[Famous last words...]