[ He's grumpy again, but he's at least not raising his voice, just getting huffy. Aether's finally addressing the elephant in the room, and it makes him embarrassed, and color rises to his cheeks. It's a nice change of mood, at least. ]

That's why I'm saying you – you aren't going to look for your sister alone.

[ Ugh. This is so embarrassing, but – ]

I've got things I need to do back at home, but the passage of time flows differently with different places. I've figured that much out since I arrived here after not noticing Noé'd been gone for months. So, if that's – if that's the same thing here, I want to...

[ His arms tighten around Aether, even if he can't look him in the eye. ]

I want to help you. As long as I can go back home and do what I need to do eventually, I can spare some time to help you find your sister.

[ ... ]

If that's not going to work, though, I don't care if it hurts. Okay? For all we know, maybe it'll be the other way around. Doesn't mean I'm going to regret anything that's happened here with you.