[ He glances away from his younger self to Alisaie at his side, still wearing a sort of tired smile. She's not wrong - his longing for companionship in his younger, lonelier days had taught him to treasure those connections when they were made, and it's a large part of the reason why he would do anything for his friends and loved ones now. It hadn't always left the best marks on his heart, and he can't exactly look back and say that he was glad he was lonely, but still, he can appreciate seeing where he used to be, compared with where he is now.
It makes it easier to keep smiling when she asks that question. ]
...A few times. Haven't...found 'em yet. Maybe they're still up there, though.
[ The place is huge, after all, and he's not one to lose hope. ]
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It makes it easier to keep smiling when she asks that question. ]
...A few times. Haven't...found 'em yet. Maybe they're still up there, though.
[ The place is huge, after all, and he's not one to lose hope. ]