An interesting way to think about it. [He chuckles a little.] I guess I was the other way around. I was fine at first, when I thought this was a "normal" prison. But now...? [Paranoia~] More and more, I don't know what to think.
[His gaze remains skyward, and the smile, too, turns a little sad.] I didn't miss them until I knew they were gone. It's strange. That's why-- [Lockon's voice caught a little on the admission. Changing his tone to something a little more neutral, he looked down to the water.] I guess I didn't really thank Lacus properly.