[Ajax's hand continues to thread through her hair, his palm sliding across her scalp as he shifts his hand, playing with it as the silky strands slide through his fingers. It's not hard to understand the logic behind her thoughts, and he can't say he wouldn't consider the same if he were in her position. But a swap...that's no better, in his eyes.]

There'll be no need. We're going to get him back without making any compromises.

[The Dufont family has put themselves in front of the aim of his wrath now, and he won't let them get away with it. Famous last words, he knows, which is why he keeps it to himself. He'd much rather show it with his actions rather than declare it with his words.]

When we find out his whereabouts, if I tell you to stay here, will you? Or will you insist on tagging along?

[Somehow, though he considered telling her to stay put once they did find out where they were holding his brother, he thinks that she'll hardly want to sit around and wait for his return. Ajax knows how strong Lumine has become, having demonstrated her ability to use three elements at once. And with the statue in Inazuma, that should mean she has four elements at her disposal. He'd rather have her in a fight than most of his men at this point.]

If you want to come, I won't stop you.