[ Elan listens in silence. As much as he hates to sort of admit that he's right - well. He is kinda right, isn't he? That all happened partially because he met Hiyori and he's come this far because of him. Or at least partially. A lot of it has just been his own refusal to die, but Hiyori's been a part of it all along.

How irritating.

Elan sighs, as if he's been long-suffering (and still is). ]

...well, I suppose a bit of it was inspired by you, I suppose. I'll grant you that.

[ His smile, however, is a touch fond. ]

You've helped me have way more sex, so you've got that going for you.