[The grip at Temenos's knee squeezes as the demon lets out a sigh.]

Even creatures like me take a long time to adjust to something different.

What you should have done... [There's a chuckle, humorless.] I guess I'm a hypocrite too, but... it's behind you now, isn't it? Even if you hold regrets and guilt, what you do now is what matters more.

[He knows it's something he still can't heartily believe, even after how many times Yuki had talked to him about Lilith and the enormous feelings that weighed down the topic. But he speaks from a place of empathy, of knowing it's a hard emotion to get past.

His free hand lifts to turn Temenos's face to look towards him, trying to meet his eyes. The concern is his gaze is vibrant beyond shades of magenta and purple.]

I want to see that part of you. That curious you that wants to discover life.