Was Mithos...teasing him? Like this was some kind of fun surprise and he wanted Genis to guess what kind of cookies he made? The blank staring didn't stop, although a little red rose to his cheeks despite himself. Mithos was so happy right now. He seemed so innocently happy.

It wasn't that long ago that they used to play in the area around Altessa's house, and the two of them were just young teens having fun together. They were normal friends they played together and talked together. Mithos was someone he wanted to spend forever with, as his best friend.

They couldn't be further from that time now, surrounded by prisoners in a sunless prison that Mithos controlled. Mithos's smile and enthusiasm and words were so out of place.

It was a twist in his heart, but he couldn't help to crack a lopsided smile back at his friend. He needed to help Mithos, too, so they could go back to those times.

"You're making it sound like it's my birthday gift," he replied lightly. "Come on, what is it?"