He sighs and smiles a little
"I love you..."
He kisses Xen's forehead and then-an amplified voice rings out from above, startling him
???: "DEMON #225, VACATE THE ARENA IMMEDIATELY."
"Hf-"
He pulls away from Xen
"I'm sorry...please-be careful. You can do this...I-I know you can."
The smaller gate at the end of the arena opens, and Dmitri walks out, looking over his shoulder and giving him a small, encouraging smile before the gate shuts behind him