[The rejection hurts. More than it likely should have done, but Eley had faced rejection before, and no matter how close or otherwise he was to someone it still stung all the same.

He also knew that to keep pushing with the way Mithos was reacting might be a step too far. He'd said what he had to say and it really was up to him now. He couldn't force him into a decision, nor would it be healthy for him.

So the Spirit takes a step back now, holding his hand a moment as if he'd just had it bitten and regarding Mithos with a rather sour expression.]

I do not know your past, but from what you have told me you were not above turning to people here before. You convince yourself otherwise, but I still choose not to believe you.

Still, I have done what I can here. I will leave you here, alone, as you so desire.

[And so he walks away.]