[ He never imagined Takumi would be this good at art. It's so pleasing to know that Corrin can't help but smile despite himself, and perhaps feel an ache in his chest from how bittersweet the whole arrangement is. Still, he watches at how Sakura and Takumi pay their respects, and waits until they're both done before shaking his head no, once. ]

I'd rather you both be near. So... they know we're okay here.

[ His mother, though he knew her for so short a time, would have wanted it, wouldn't she? It hurts his heart to know the evil he ended up being responsible for, and not even knowing until her very last moments, what she really was to him. It's why he kneels in a gesture of reverence and respect, letting his thoughts flow quietly.

"I'm sorry I couldn't be there for any of them then, but I promise, no matter what happens, their lives will be as dear to me as my own. You can rest assured I will never abandon them, so long as it is in my power to remain by their side."

Once he's done, he looks up at their image, so sweetly drawn, before turning to look back at Sakura and Takumi as he stands up to face them. ]

I think they'd be happy knowing we're here for each other. It's one less thing to worry about, huh?

[ He smiles at them both, his sweet siblings that he has barely known, but who have continued to support him throughout his trials. He looks back towards where they've paid their respects, and feels his chest ache again. ]

I'm just sorry... I couldn't come back in time. We could have avoided so much sadness if I'd just remembered.

[ The thought makes him tense, realizing the emotion building up there. If only, if only he'd remembered mother, Garon's evil scheme, if only he'd awakened in time... but he shakes his head, steeling himself as he looks back at them both. ]

I'm sure they'd be proud of how strong you've both been all this time. I know I am.