[Eley wished he could agree to that with some conviction, but... he couldn't help but hesitate. He knew one day he would have to return home and Tsuzuki too. Could he really be willing enough to focus on staying here indefinitely?]

...one day I will have to return to Aether. Even if I have been told that my world is safe, I still cannot trust that that will always be the case. I am a part of that world and I must be present when I can.

However, I am not ready to return just yet. I will do whatever I can to remain here for as long as possible. As long as I have a purpose here then I will survive.