He gave Genis an encouraging smile. It looked like it was still going to take time, but he didn't mind. He still believed that Genis would stand by him; he still probably just needed to process everything that had happened.

A few results in the right direction would probably help ease his worries, too, but--well, it wouldn't be too much longer until then.

His smile faded at the question, replaced by a thoughtful expression as he turned his head to face forward again. "Martel is...everything to me. She's always been there for me, always kind and gentle whenever I was hurt or frustrated..."

As far as Mithos was concerned, that was a sufficient answer. His smile returned. "Soon, you'll get to see her, too."