[ It's not the first time he's been asked such a question, though for a long time, Albedo didn't know why people were so surprised. He's a little more sensitive to it, now, but maybe he's just used to being alone, after Gold vanished all those years ago. ]

It would be more accurate to say that I don't perceive my own loneliness. I get so caught up in my work, it leaves room for little else. Sometimes I do wish for a companion with which to share my discoveries, however.

[ With Kaeya's hair now nice and brushed, Albedo's hands drop away from his head, as he sets the brush aside. That was strangely soothing, even to himself. ]