[Despite his words, he can see that Itto's accepted it -- even if he doesn't want to. Will the Aether he knew come back after he's gone? Will he just be forgotten? Perhaps not so easily. And while he hates the thought of leaving Itto with unnecessary pain, he hates the thought of being utterly forgotten even more.]

[And so, despite everything, he smiles. Even as the corners of his lips threaten to crack.]

I wish... we could have fought more together. It was... nostalgic. I haven't teamed up with anyone since... my sister--

[He gasps, the chill starting to reach his lungs.]

...h-hey. If she... ever shows up here... will you be her friend, too?