No, no, I get it. [ He holds up his hands as if to assure her that he doesn't mind ] It's a lot to take in if it's your first time, so twice-over has to be worse. Just considering who I've talked to so far...

[ He breathes out a sigh as his smile softens to one that's sympathetic. ]

I can't claim to know what you all went through, but for what it's worth, I hope you all find more happiness here in Kenos, no matter what you choose to do. The fact that people are hurting is plain as day.

[ It's offered completely earnestly and sincerely, and he does pause for a moment, because getting to her actual question is a bit of a tonal shift from that... So he gives another little shrug, but his tone becomes more serious and objective. ]

In simplest terms, I know Lady Yima thinks that the worlds are all gone and destroyed, but she's wrong. They can be saved, and that's what Meridian wants to do. With the light of Meridian, a soul can find its way back home, if you'll pardon the aphoristic way of saying it. Zenith... Well, they want to make a new world. [ The smile finally slips into a frown, and he shakes his head. ] They'll destroy everything to do it, though. Kenos for sure, but other worlds too.