[Big brother Nuriel… I'll be in your care from now on.]
Nuriel spun around, accepting Xex's intent with glee. But more than that, it was the name given to it that had made its birthday memorable.
"Wonderful…" Alexander nodded. "You two are in charge of the universe. Do not interfere with the actions of the life forms in any way, shape or form. Got it?"
[Understood.]
Xex replied verbally while Nuriel did so through intent. Of course, there was a level of bias here, since Alexander could exert his will and instruct them to do what he desired.
A moment later, Xex dissolved and disappeared, its essence transforming into motes of light. Alex then turned to Nuriel and smiled.
He could feel Nuriel's reluctance to see him go.
"I'm always around, buddy. You have nothing to fear." Alexander assured the restless and nascent personality of the core, feeling a pulsating equivalent to a nod of understanding.
"Good boy."
