Still, to reside here or in a universe elsewhere with only himself bears no weight or purpose. He'll need to come to understand this tethering system, too. More than just theoretically, that is. Malekith understands the theory behind it just fine. But his chin tips up to observe this man and his question -- gives it space and time to breathe. That, and understand the readings he's getting from this piece of equipment.

"A crown is hollow when it lives only for itself." He watches as the figure takes a box away for another team or person to do their share, head turning just slightly over his shoulder. "This is not about a singular I, Saint-14. It is about a we. Who lived before the light."