[Having a monster/doggie companion around is nice for him, too. It feels too lonely by himself again, so he's being extra affectionate with the pets.

Even though he can't speak Noishe, he glances behind him to see the empty space and sighs.]

I don't know where Marta and Tenebrae are... You're right, they're always here or nearby. But I've looked everywhere for them. No one's seen them. I guess you haven't seen them, either.

[He knows getting down about it won't help but he still wears his usual worried face.] I really hope they're all right. Maybe they're at the other castle.