[How dare you! Sorey just chuckles as he's poked back.]

I am not! You're just stubborn.

[His own retort is equally without malice. He just sounds amused.

The Shepherd's smile gets a little softer and more wistful. It's almost a shame that he'll be missing so much of that process, but...well, that's the price he pays for being part of that process.]

You're waiting a long time for me. It's only fair that I wait just as long. I'm sure you'll do fantastic work, Mikleo.