Settling back into his chair, Elidibus listens as Joshua speaks of the one he cares for. It is similar, yet different, from his own experiences. Erichthonios had gone through so much already by the time they'd met, and soon after were all the events of Pandaemonium. But knowing Themis was there gave him strength, and surely the same would be true for Joshua's love.

"Love need not be flame and fervor, though passion no doubt springs to mind at first. Love may be gentle, steady, the slow warmth of the hearthfire. Do not declare yourself with grand deeds or heroic words, instead, be the quiet he may need. The calm for his storm, the steady foundation upon which he may shore himself up," by the way he speaks, it is clear Elidibus is talking of first-hand experiences. "Be there, show your care in every word and deed, and do not balk or shy should your hands brush. Do not allow him to think you feel shame for it. Only smile, but do not advance further."

"When he is ready, when you both are ready, the petals will unfurl, and your love will blossom."