His steady steps soon brought him to Genis, and Mithos slowly came to a halt just behind him. After everything--the scene in Altessa's house, Lloyd's disgrace, the crumpled flowers in his hand--and now, watching Genis, a pressure squeezed his chest, so tight it made his ears ring and his words come out almost icy when he spoke.

"Don't cry, Genis. It won't change anything."

She was gone. His sister was gone.

(Both sisters...)

He wouldn't accept it.

His hand shot out to grab Genis' shoulder in a tight grip. However, the sharp edge faded from his voice as he continued in a more soothing tone. "But don't worry. We can still change things."