"Perhaps. But you did say 'always'. I'm rather sure this is always the case for me. Other shinki want more, but... I'm fine with this."

He looked past her, looking almost wistfully at the leaves. For a moment, you might wonder if there's something more complex about him, something yearning for more than the life of a soulless shinki.

But then it becomes clear he was just focusing as they landed, and he looks back at her, his simple expression returning.

"I'm sorry that was the case for you. If you ever need to talk about your problems... well, I suppose I'm your shinki too, yes?"