{ he looks thoughtful, because there is an answer to this that is the thing he's already asked olwen about, but it's heavy. but if he also wants aether to be honest with him, this has to go both ways. }

I'll give you both. Since I already wished for boba tea to be delivered to me daily, that would be one thing. Unfortunately it wasn't granted in the way I'd hoped.

{ he got it once :( }

As for the serious answer... it's a little complicated, but it would be something that would affect you as well, I imagine.

{ his hand drops to rest on mochi, and even she seems to stir at the change of atmosphere, her head leaning up to nudge his hand. }

As you're aware, both Ayaka and Thoma remember you, rather than Lumine. Second to that, you're also aware of mine and Thoma's relationship. When all this is over, we'd normally be returned to where we came from, whether we remember what happened here or not. { the smile on his face is honestly bittersweet. }

I don't want to forget, nor do I want to go back alone.