No. It takes a village, after all. There are two Zenites, but more Meridian whom know of him — you keep me steady.

[ Maybe it is a little nice, to be able to speak frankly with her. To be honest in a way he usually reserves for Liem, because he can discuss matters without — well, without feeling hard-pressed to ensure they are palatable. To her, or others! Not just her. ( Her opinion matters more though. ) ]

Anubis is my world, Hayame. I stand with Meridian because he believes in me; that I will atone, and come home to him. That we will start over. Do you understand how precarious those words are? If he had never asked me to come home... I would be with Zenith.

[ Interpreting his child's wish was what truly tethered him, and it feels liberating and horrifying to finally admit that to her. It almost feels like he'd built everything between them on a lie ( on unstable ground, just like his sands ). But, he is a devout Meridian. He has faltered but continued his path, always. ]

I wish I could find the words to explain "why" but, I have no reason to doubt Amos's sincerity toward my son's wellbeing.