It was. But in the end, everything was worth it. I'm concerned about keeping that boy alive, though. He's an interesting character in this game you've set up.

[ he'll figure something out... at the very least, he doesn't seem bothered by the idea. That's right. It was all pretend. He didn't actually care. Not at all. He knows this is right, deep inside. ]

Oh, but don't pretend you care about me. You and I both know you don't.