Mention of Zephyr made Kain half-smile, he'd found a new sense of purpose caring for her, that was true. Even if he had nothing to look forward to back home... Here, in this world, he had her.

He nodded slowly. "I didn't intend to bother you by saying such things... but... I guess I needed the reminder." He paused, needing to sort out the next words before he said them. "I should thank you, for that."