( lio laughs. he's positive that enkidu isn't kidding; again, that feeling that now has gone beyond second nature... he can tell what is genuine and what isn't. malicious or not. while lio might not be as frightening as he once was, there must be some person out there who fears a harpy! )

I wouldn't say I'm happy. I have unfinished business. Fear and hate aside, I don't want him to slip away before I get a chance to punish him for all of his crimes.

( which ruffles his feathers.

but he has to think a little longer, taking another gulp of beer. )

Yeah. I would. You're a hero for a reason. Why wouldn't I? It doesn't matter... what kind of pain you've gone through recently. That doesn't take away from what you've done in the past, right?