. . . We gotta start thinkin' that we might not be able to go back. We don't know what the hell this place really is.

[ he's done with his plate, and is now licking his fingers idly. ]

And y'know, as fucked up as it is leavin' the Sage behind, the Southern brat, and the Central little guy, they don't exactly need us to survive. I miss 'em, but you and I both know they're fine. Also— [ .........well. he already said "also", he can't just back down. he can avert his gaze, though. ] I always knew it didn't matter where I was as long as you were with me. And now I know it's true.

[ he thought about this endlessly in prison, then felt guilty for wanting nero with him. ]