Part of him wishes he had, too. His previous existence ended without knowing Dunstan's name or story. It had been too much, and he had felt too reliant on Era already. She was the only one who could truly see or hear him in the entire world and cared to interact. Who would want a depressed ghost following them around?

Her attempt at comfort brings forth a sad smile as he removes his hand from over hers and straightens to sit upright again. "How often that's been the only comfort since I ended my own life."

Ardbert then leans forward again and continues leaning forward, bracing himself on his forearm briefly before he can rest his head on Era's leg. "But it's no longer the only one."