[He's silent for a moment, as he thinks back to the trial. He can't judge accurately how his hatred of Shido might influence his feelings on the matter, but...right now? With his more objective view letting him understand how abandoning his plan and embracing the Thieves' methods would be the most practical way of dealing with him?
...Come to think of it, would he even have a choice but to act quickly, now? He's been gone for three weeks, he missed an important assignment...surely that would be seen as abandoning his duties. A betrayal to be punished. He doesn't fear Shido right now, but he does know what that would mean.]
...No. I feared most of you would abandon me as soon as you learned the truth, regardless, but...I realize now that I had too little faith in my bonds. So many of you stayed by my side...I think I might even be able to face the scorn of the public, with such loyal friends.
[His eyes are misting up again, but the tears are different this time. They aren't from hurt or anger...he's simply so touched, he can't help but cry.]
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...Come to think of it, would he even have a choice but to act quickly, now? He's been gone for three weeks, he missed an important assignment...surely that would be seen as abandoning his duties. A betrayal to be punished. He doesn't fear Shido right now, but he does know what that would mean.]
...No. I feared most of you would abandon me as soon as you learned the truth, regardless, but...I realize now that I had too little faith in my bonds. So many of you stayed by my side...I think I might even be able to face the scorn of the public, with such loyal friends.
[His eyes are misting up again, but the tears are different this time. They aren't from hurt or anger...he's simply so touched, he can't help but cry.]