'Tis a choice of my own making, Thisru. I was asked to perform this task--to carry the hope of all those who wished to save the world from the drastic state that the Eighth Umbral Calamity wrought. [ He smiles sadly, and yet fondly, as he looks down at the stylized floor. ] I remember thinking that if I could not only see their wishes fulfilled, but save the heroes that I adored? Not only that, but save the lives they could of lived with those that they cherished? It would be all worth it. And, it has been worth it, and will continue to be worth it. Every step of it.

[ His ear closest to her twitches. ] Ah, so your studies of the magicks are not just simply due to choices, but natural talents as well. I would presume then as the trade off, your sister is far from skilled at creating arcane creations?

[ As to which he realizes he has not seen K'thisru's trusted carbuncle yet this evening. ]

And as such I have been able to carry a great many things thanks to the care of all of you. What we have achieved, my friend, has been made possible due to all of our parts. Not just mine.