He knew. Blue's frown deepened at the mention, moving for the first time since Hiei had begun his search. Aimless. Where was he to go? Jomy was gone. The strength and truest testament of his future was closed to him now, only alluded to by the closed-off words of Keith Anyan.

Rain made a sound, yanking him back to attention. For a second, he seemed lost and out of place before settling eyes back on Hiei, anchored. After a moment, he managed a quiet reply. "Thank you...for looking."