A short snicker accompanied Mithos' smirk in reply. "Heh...of course it is. It's not just for showing off."

His smirk faded, his voice serious again. "Remember what I said before, Genis? I decided you were worthy to have this."

He kept his hand outstretched, the crystal offered for Genis to take...should he want to. Mithos considered him closely as he quietly continued, "I was right, wasn't I?"