[He can't say that kind of wish surprises him. Yet, his smile dims as Ayato continues. Aether has a feeling it's something heavy - he can tell as much from the other's expression alone. And he isn't wrong. Such an honest answer is not something he expected though, but he understands that Ayato wishes them both to open up to one another.
Aether breathes in heavily, before slowly reaching out for Ayato's hand.]
I... really wish I could do something to help. Both you and Thoma deserve happiness. But all I can do is tell you one thing... that heart doesn't forget so easily and what was lost can be rebuilt with time.
[He looks down at their hands.]
That is true not only here, but in Teyvat, too.
[He knows. He's speaking from experience.]
...But I don't want to lose memories I made here either. I want to remember meeting you.
[He looks at Ayato again and for a moment he seems like he wants to say something more, but refrains from doing so. He understands how much it hurts to be ripped away from someone you love. He understands how it feels to be forgotten by someone. In the depths of his heart he can only pray that this strange world can find a way to make these memories last, to make sure that Ayato and Thoma can be happy together even when they return to Teyvat.]
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[He can't say that kind of wish surprises him. Yet, his smile dims as Ayato continues. Aether has a feeling it's something heavy - he can tell as much from the other's expression alone. And he isn't wrong. Such an honest answer is not something he expected though, but he understands that Ayato wishes them both to open up to one another.
Aether breathes in heavily, before slowly reaching out for Ayato's hand.]
I... really wish I could do something to help. Both you and Thoma deserve happiness. But all I can do is tell you one thing... that heart doesn't forget so easily and what was lost can be rebuilt with time.
[He looks down at their hands.]
That is true not only here, but in Teyvat, too.
[He knows. He's speaking from experience.]
...But I don't want to lose memories I made here either. I want to remember meeting you.
[He looks at Ayato again and for a moment he seems like he wants to say something more, but refrains from doing so. He understands how much it hurts to be ripped away from someone you love. He understands how it feels to be forgotten by someone. In the depths of his heart he can only pray that this strange world can find a way to make these memories last, to make sure that Ayato and Thoma can be happy together even when they return to Teyvat.]