Thoughts slide back to their last battle on that world. It had been something alright, too grand for what it was, but he had been fueled then not only by the chance to bring an end to the war, for once, but by the thought that after it all, when their powers were no longer needed, he might get to go home.

"Yes. One final, glorious battle to lure out and destroy Shinryu and save their crumbling world. I was there; I even participated willingly that time. And then, I thought I was to be sent home. No need to fight anymore if the planesgorgers are gone." And yet, here he is, in this place. This certainly isn't home, and if he's completely honest with himself, he doesn't even know what home is anymore.