“You don’t need to be sorry. It isn’t your fault. I know… I know you’ve probably had a long time to fester in these feelings, but… please at least believe me when I say it’s okay.”

Mizuki gives him the very best squeeze he can.

“I’m not sad to be here. I’m glad we can keep you and Ydalir company, and that we could help Zahliya. You gave us new lives too and… you didn’t have to. Mine was nice. I met a lot of really good people.”

Mizuki’s had a great life, even, if you ignore the day his hometown burned and the constant elder god chattering.

“We can help you fix this now.”