[ He outright laughs to her question, and it's harsh; too emotional for humor. ]

My love? Hmm~

[ It was nowhere near the place she had touched on. ]

I'll admit entirely, that any longer with Dai and I would have became infatuated with the man to no end. I would have liked begged at his feet, until there was no longer any change to inspire.

[ He doesn't expand on the last part-- Instead shifts, and answers her fully. ]

My love, Maximum Ride, has always been synonymous with pain. It's not an indulgence or dramatics; it's simply what is, and if what you're really asking, dear angel, is what drives me, that I'd have to eat my words in part.

[ There's something sick in the smile he wears, and it carries to tone easily. ]

Death, darling. Though likely not what you'd assume.