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[ The attempt is appreciated all the same. He knows all too well how hard it is to remain optimistic in heavy times. But if Al's willing to go for it, Zack'll try, too. He's not smiling, but he is nodding at that, the look on his eyes slightly bolder. He might not understand all the technicalities, but really. He doesn't have to think too far to understand the gist and take it for what it is. Al's living proof right there in front of his eyes. ]

I- [ Ah-haha... Whoops, clearing the sudden hoarseness in the back of his throat. ] I really hope you both do. I mean there's gotta be some way, right? [ It might take time. Years. But in the end, even after all that time, Genesis hadn't entirely given up... Had found a way... So, why not these two as well? Even if it might not necessarily be easy. Al's smart. And Zack'll take a good guess that his brother is, too. They can figure this out... right? ]