[It's obvious that there's more going on than just a decision she made, wondering if the sudden bubbling frustration that rises inside of him is valid. He can hazard a guess or two as to what went into the decision, and he wonders if Childe's anger and sadness are aimed in the wrong direction. But he supposes they'll both find out in a matter of minutes, the Harbinger brushing at the side of his mind to let him speak.]

Haha, [Ajax laughs, noting how Lumine seems to want to get this conversation started,] I've been holding him back the entire time. You know, it's not very fair to me that no one's asked me if I'm okay with this.

[He sets his arms akimbo, not seemingly ruffled by it anyhow. Look at these two, they're the ones taking advantage of him now, aren't they. But far be it from him to get in the middle of a possible lover's spat if that's what this turns out to be.

Ajax's eyes close, his body relaxing as he makes the switch, before they open once more. Hurt, confusion, and anger- all these are seen in Childe's eyes, though their intensity is far less than it had been a few days prior. He stays quiet for a few moments, before finally speaking.]

...Was I really to be left behind, after all was said and done?