[All of that sounds very reasonable; he's impressed by the measure of this man's judgment, put together in such a logical way.]

I see. Yes, I felt the same near that large tree where we first emerged into this world. So speaking on the topic of the Shards, they're more intrinsically important to us. And a little easier to grasp in the moment than Yima or Cyrus' goals. I think you're right about keeping it protected. The thought of someone getting their hands on it... makes my skin crawl, honestly.

[For more reasons than the fact it is embedded in his body now. Tyki sighs as if suddenly exhausted, and steps over to a table dressed in the effects of a bar. He pours himself a crystal glass of alcohol.]

Want any?