[ WELP. GUESS TODAY IS JUST FOR CRYING. But. Honestly it's not bad crying? She's. Smiling this time at least. A very heavy weight just got lifted from her shoulders, even if there's a feeling of--a lack of deserving. ]

I see.

[ she. laughs? it's a shuddering shocked sound, not that there's anything funny, but with that oppressive weight gone, she feels like she's vibrating with lightness ]

I see. I'm--

[ she laughs again; and this time she moves his hand one of her own so that together they cover her eyes. ]

I'm sorry. I'm not laughing at you. I'm just... I'm so relieved to hear that I'm--not--hated.

[ Tears flow one after the other down her cheeks until they finally reach his palms, burning hot still. ]

I'm sorry they took away your precious feelings.

[ She's not sure if she's allowed to say that or not--but she is. Shuten--should be able to be himself. To be able to enjoy being free and himself again. ]