Good thing you don’t have to anymore, hm?

[He knew this wasn’t really Ken talking, and it was very much a low blow to mention his death so casually like this. But it was also something he felt needed a reminder. Ken wasn’t the only one to have suffered. They all had in some way and they all knew that revenge was never the answer.]

You’re not really angry with me, are you? You’re angry at yourself. Too young, too weak. You couldn’t defend yourself properly and fell because of it.

[He reached out to gently push the staff away.]

Doesn’t mean you can’t get back up and try again.