Although Kisha never told Duke everything she did behind the scenes to protect his interests, Duke was acutely aware of her silent guardianship and unique way of caring for him. He felt a deep happiness and cherished the chance to enjoy this kind of protection from the woman he now called his wife. Despite never believing in deities or gods, he found himself grateful for the chance to meet Kisha in this lifetime and to spend time together. Even in the midst of the bleak future brought by the apocalypse, he felt that these moments were the most fulfilling and happiest of his once dull life.