[ Nico almost points out, not for the first time and likely not for the last, that “perfect” only means what the showrunners want it to mean. They’re under no obligation to even like each other if they don’t want to.

But, well, Nico does like Verso, thinks that the way he keeps people at a distance is a tragedy. He wants to be his friend if nothing else. ]

Mon ami… you had mentioned wanting to be done with your long life. Does this mean you have already met your end? Or… will, I suppose, after you return home?