So are you. [Mikleo won't deny that. He has to be stubborn to keep up with Sorey, who is just as stubborn as he is.

Even so, he's undeniably connected to this human-- connected since before they were born, even. And Mikleo will be there the day that he opens his eyes and starts a new life, whether it's living out the rest of his human lifespan or as a seraph like many other Shepherds before him.

He sees that wistful expression and squeezes their joined hands again.]

I'll do my best. [He pauses.] Whether this is a dream or not, I can't really say, but... if it is, I'll make it a good one. You should only have good dreams now.