"I know." That quiet acknowledgement is all he says - other than that, he just stays where he is. His brother has been missing for four years. He knows that he can't have the people he wants with him - it's been the story of his life, so far.

As to why he'd been so certain that this time, things would be different...he has no answer.

The question gives him pause, and he opens his eyes. He doesn't...what does he-

His grip on Thanatos's arm tightens for just a moment before he remembers himself and lets go. That's not going to help either of them. "I..." Why had he wanted his friends here so badly? What does he need? "I- need someone who- understands." But that's not going to help- how can anyone understand if they don't know-

"I need someone to listen."