[ Oh. That... It hurts. Enough that she reaches out for him again almost reflexively, as though she could heal the pain away —

But she can't.

Instead she places her hand lightly upon Ardyn's arm and looks at him with a sorrowful expression. ]

Let us make a deal.

If you truly try to find meaning and purpose — truly try to heal — and still find yourself desiring the respite of Death...

If there is truly no happiness for you to find, then I will do my utmost to bring you peace.