There's something about Laurent's tone, the softness of his gaze... it's too much, an implicit offer of kindness that's more than he deserves, prompting a sharp inhale before Nyx shakes his head, like a dog shedding water.

"No, it won't take long. Besides, I'll be saying my farewells but..." And here, he forces a cocky grin onto his face, trying to for some measure of humor, "can't exactly kick the bucket 'til I've whipped Orias and the rest into shape, so they're not free of me just yet."