I would imagine the many people of the Crystarium would say they have helped me carry it... and now, you and your sister. [ He smiles gently at her. ] After all, who else could make the hopes and dreams of so many come true if not the people themselves and their heroes?

[ The Exarch pauses. ] I suppose I never thought much of it. I had put my own wishes and desires to the side for so long... Perhaps I will make a list and see if it meets your approval?

[ It is not difficult to follow the lines of thought to see that K'thisru implies herself.

As to the details of her sister, the Exarch tilts his head in thought. It is certainly something he intends to ask at a later time. Perhaps it is more an academic perspective of how the two sisters use their aether in different yet complimentary ways. ]

You would stay on the First and help lead the Crystarium? [ He chuckles. ] I would not dream of anchoring you to one place in such a way. Instead... perhaps you could tell me stories of what has happened on the Source? All the details of what has happened to Ishgard, the tempering, but even before then. How has the war fared against the Empire? What hidden treasures have you found on the Source? That way, as shameful as it is to admit, I might live the adventures as if I was beside you all along.