Likely so, but perhaps not in such dire straights.

( it's not exactly an excuse. he's already working on it, and he'll work on it still after this is resolved. if anything this has reminded him he needs to work harder. still, they had only so much time to help the Deemer. they had to be the priority. )

I have my freedom. Restoring my heart can wait until the Deemer have theirs as well.