With his heightened hearing, Mithos was aware that the others had convinced Lloyd to give Genis a bit of space--barely. It wasn't likely to last long; in fact, he could already hear voices raising again in the distance.

His focus remained on Genis, though. None of the others mattered, and he no longer held any curiosity about Lloyd. And now that Genis had given his answer, Mithos nodded and gently tugged his hand to get them started in the direction of Altessa's house.

"Of course. That's all that matters now," he encouraged. "Besides, I'm here with you...so you don't have to worry about anything."

His voice turned quieter again, though it didn't lose any conviction as he promised, "Nothing will have to bother you ever again."