[Not everything the stranger said was false but at the same time it did nothing to ease his worries at first, for Ekko had limited allies back home that he could truly depend on. Sure the Firelights were his trusted family but they depended on his guidance as their leader and without him to advise them who knows what could happen. It causes the boy to sigh solemnly as he thinks about that further for a moment before he finally accepts there is nothing he can do but bide his time here in the meantime.

It would be hard to enjoy himself here knowing that his own world could be in peril but what would Vi say at a time like this? Probably something akin to the man standing before him, to live in the moment and cherish every minute of this despite the horrors that might ensue back home. Upon realizing that he had no other immediate options, Ekko nodding in agreement albeit reluctantly.]

Hope is a powerful motivator you're not wrong there...Guess I just have to keep faith and believe like I always have.

[A sincere smile beginning to creep onto his lips as he extends out a hand in formal greeting.]

Thanks, I kind of needed that pick me up. Name's Ekko.