It's over, Cael--whoever that was..the Silver Prefect, you weren't sure. But one thing you knew for a fact was that he and the rest of the 'Empire' would no longer torment this, not for as long as you lived anyway.

But one thing has been plaguing Ayn's mind ever since he first got to speak with his Spirit World counterpart. He was reminded of it everytime he saw you. Despite everything that's happened, the same day you both finally get home, he can't help but blurt out:

"Do you like him more than me?" His hand clasps tightly over your own, staring seriously into your eyes. "The 'Lord of Darkness,' do you like him or me?"