[He nods sadly. He knows this- but the temptation to ignore it and pretend is strong.

Izanami was right about humans, at least a little. But he has to be stronger then that.]

We were almost talking like we used to, then just... this urge to snap at him again came back. Like I just want to make him hurt for all of this. Not... not like at the meeting-

[Don't worry Cherry, he's not going to end up in the pit]

-but to rub it in his face that things can't go back. I'm not sure WHAT I feel anymore. It can't be both.