He was so tired, and so much hurt, but when Mithos was like this, he could almost forget who he really was and what they were going to do.

One thing that never changed, would never change, was that Mithos was his friend. His best friend, who would do anything for him just like Genis would in return. And he knew this pain too, more than anyone else. He had a reason to be confident. When he talked to him, his words weren't just empty platitudes.

And besides, he didn't feel like he had the strength to argue. He wanted to believe that maybe everything would be okay.

"Do you really think there's a way? Even if her Exsphere is gone?" he asked in a hopeful, strained voice.