Darkness shrouded his narrowed eyes, his fingers remaining still in Genis' hand.

"Alone? Genis... Are you saying that our friendship isn't enough for you?" Because if they were together forever, there would be no loneliness, especially once they had their sisters back.

But if the prospect of being with Mithos forever was still lonely--still unsatisfactory--

Abruptly his hand sprang to life and gripped Genis' tightly. "Isn't it enough?" he repeated in a low voice.