Was this fun? Was he actually enjoying his walk with the young man he called Calliope? He was and that was something that gave Darius a small pep in his step. The reaction to his words made the man chuckle and turn towards him again. "You look different enough that you both perfectly bring beauty to physical form in your own ways. Like comparing a rose and orchid. "

He looked at Calliope when they laughed and tilted his head in confusion. The worry melted away slowly as relief filled in the gaps. "Ah, that is good to hear. I'm glad you did not experience any of what occurred there." The question had him give pause and he seemed to have forgotten or not cared that he was still holding the hand. He looked away in deep thought, "no, I don't think you have a reason, but..." he finally slowly released the hand and waved a finger as he leaned in to speak to him in a lower voice. "It shows how much can go on and only death could expose the beast. So always be aware and careful." It was so hypocritical of him to warn this man when he himself was slowly being devoured by buzzards without even realizing it.