Of course he said so. It was the absolute truth of it. Her happiness was elsewhere, but here he was wishing she'd stay right here. There was nothing good about that.

Yet she was still gracing him with such fond little touches and looking at him with such bright eyes. Her happiness was elsewhere, but she was happy hearing this? Kai made a confused sound in his throat.

"I... didn't think so?" Obviously. Just look at him. "... You're sure?"