That does sound like him. [He laughed under his breath, sounding a little forlorn but no less sincere.] You'll have to forgive him, I'm afraid, he's never had a particular talent for relaxing or anything of the sort.

[Despite everything, Ardyn did miss him dearly, and it was starting to show.]

Oh--this one? This is...our childhood friend, Aera. I'm afraid she isn't here any longer either.