It's... it's okay. I'll be okay. Don't worry about me.

[He keeps on saying that as if words alone could make everything better. Aether knows it's not going to work though and he, too, would like to stay by Noé's side for as long as possible.]

I... I'm not sure when I'll leave - it can be years from now - but I'll do my best to not leave without a word.

[He can't promise it, because he doesn't know for sure. Everything on his journey is an unknown and while it's wonderful to discover what tomorrow brings there are times when he wishes some things would be certain. He doesn't want to suddenly disappear on Noé and never show up again.

Maybe this is why he keeps on holding him tight.]