[He's not quite sure he believes that. That dream had so many recent examples of Outsiders in relationships, it's obvious that it's fresh in the goddess's mind. As someone who's among them, happily dating someone for well over a year now, he feels like he's not really in a position to offer comfort. It might feel hollow to someone who's so lonely.]

Maybe they're not, but... that doesn't make them hurt less. I know.

[Raidou has always been a lonely person, the strange circumstances of his life lending to it. He gets it, even if it's just a fraction of someone who's been alive for countless years.

He offers a small smile.]

I hope you can find the happiness you're looking for. I know you will. You deserve it.