Mithos' own smile faded as soon as Genis began to speak.

"What...?" He didn't register his hand being squeezed; his own hand remained unresponsive in Genis' grip as his expression became a blank mask.

"Of course it is... It's what we both want," Mithos responded insistently. "Genis, you want humans to stop fearing and hating you. This is the best way to make that dream a reality!"