The children undying, they smile through their crying

"Dad?" The cat-Sin solemnly nodded, finally understanding after Ganta mentioned how he got to be a mouse. Whatever was at play here was likely affecting more than just them. Those who had passed on over the years were likely experiencing the same thing, and he couldn't recall anything this strange really happening before...except for maybe once, but it wasn't to this extent. He sat and listened to Ganta's brief story. At one point, he had a pack. And just like his own, it had fallen far too quickly. Only Ganta had fallen in that fight, whereas Sin had fallen in a literal fight to the death. Had he been foolish to accept that challenge? Yes. He had to admit. But at the time, his hubris and the fact he felt like he could take on anything at the time had been his downfall.

"It seems you and I weren't so different, after all." He mused. Tail swayed behind him in thought as he looked down at his son. Figuratively, of course. "I lost everything too. Though my situation was different...I killed someone. And in turn, her mate got his revenge. Though I suspect even his victory was for naught. It's not like Arian was going to return from the dead because of my death. And you? Stubbornness and pride seem to be pretty strong in our blood. The Armada was a proud lot, if not a bunch of cocky bastards. But the power of the Armada was a force to be reckoned with, I'll give them that. But like all things, that power was bound to end someday. And we are all destined to fall." He was glad it was in combat, and not as some old senile fool in his den.

“What of you? Has mom found you yet…?” His eyes flashed briefly with pain before looking away. Arietta...what had become of her? He hadn't seen her in so long...he swallowed. "I...have not seen her...I'd like to think that she lived out the rest of her days with you or your siblings before coming to find me. Though if that wasn't the case, then I am certain she went to a better place that is deserving of her, instead of following me into Hell."