"I BELIEVE YOU," He says, and he does. Even though he hasn't seen the footage, he trusts this troll. More than anyone. "I'm sorry I wasn't. I SHOULD'VE BEEN. If for nothing else. IF FOR NO OTHER MOTHERFUCKING THING."

He holds onto Mituna's hand, squeezing gently back, but careful, always careful with him so as not break him. He's angry that he wasn't there. He was angry at the Signless for so many things, he did what he did for so many reasons more than the death of a moirail, but it doesn't change how he feels Mituna was robbed and he himself with it. He's so angry at himself.

"Was afraid... you might not... HE DON'T GET TO KEEP PEOPLE NORMAL. He thought they wouldn't all let him keep you."