[To his great surprise, Rhea'li takes the suggestion further. Elidibus is caught off guard, blinking a few times. It was so easy to explain himself when he was about to fade back into oblivion for good, but now, to be treated like a friend still despite everything...

It means more than he knows.]

Though working myself harder is not an unusual occurrence... I would like that, actually.

[He smiles.]

As long as you can forgive the oddity that our relationship has become, that is. All things considered, I had fully expected you not to offer at all.