[ He might catch that sudden look of wonder at his words, but Lux was quick to push it aside, brushing a few errant strands of blond hair that had freed themselves from her ponytail away from her face.

Nodding once, a smile both somewhat serene but also quite resolute catching in her features. ]

I'm glad that you feel that way.

[ Really glad. That they had at least that much to create a sort of synergy as they figured the logistics out was a relief. Not that she was truly worried, as far as he was concerned.

But having that bit of confirmation was good. ]

I wish there was a way to prevent them from appearing, but... I suppose something like that is impossible, isn't it? That a person might always have darkness within them as well, whether they are aware of it or not.

[ A person. Not a god or a shinki. ]