[Oh - damn his form at the moment, keeping him from what he so wishes. Still, he can feel her warmth, as his own eyes in the shadow close.]

And I you, my Akane. Always.

[His cape billows a bit towards her, almost as if to envelop her - even if it can't.]

I was so very lonely without you, you know? Of course I missed everyone else, but...as much as I was glad you were not with me among the dead, I also couldn't help but feel that selfish desire to have you near me.

...

This time, I will not let anything separate us again.