Somnus sits opposite of him, watching the other as he works through his waking moments. The snarl, the fists clenching white, the accusation.

It is a fair question, given what he knows of the other being responsible for the most recent events. Somnus' actions are almost always purposeful, doing little of what is unnecessary and adhering to what is. There's an additional reason for his action today, however, one that is personal... one that he does not divulge.

Rather than answer what's a rhetorical question (or even if not rhetorical, there are many things Ardyn may think is wrong with him, and Somnus knows that none of Somnus' answers or guesses would suffice or satisfy), he simply observes:

"You are alive."