S-some people I know would say my optimism is a bit...silly. But I can't help but have some despite everything that I've seen and been through. [ He shrugs and gives a tight smile. ]

I guess somethings just can't be unlearned once you've learned them. [ But he blinks as Max shifts and he feels the weight of the other man leaning against his shoulder like that. His wins shift and stretch a little as he moves to accommodate the other. Luminair slightly protesting with a squeaky as he's awoken from his afternoon doze. Helios will be looking down at the baby dragon in his lap, idly and absentmindedly petting Luminair's head and neck as he speaks. His volume lower and tone more soft, as if he doesn't want anyone else to hear. But it was good to talk about these things and so he would, even if he didn't think that right now would be the time to mention it. ]

I-I suppose you have a point there too. They...they seem to know everything about us, which is really rather unnerving. They don't seem to care when they use it against us either, which is even more disturbing.