How very, very like him. Emet-Selch full well knows that's what will end up happening, anyway. So does Elidibus.

A short laugh. "As was I, but it seems our little nap was not meant to last. Though I agree this world is not owed anything from the dead... I think it will quickly become a part of Azem and Rhea'li's happiness, such as it is. And for that, I suppose I've no choice but to put forth effort to preserve it. Is that not so for you, too?"