[leaning into Ritsuka a little bit, curling an arm back around him, too] I think -- everyone does.
[he knows he's not that great. everyone who told him how special he was only wanted him because of what he could do, and in the end they all tried to take that from him and give it to someone else who would be more useful. he's only good for fighting. but... no one deserves to be treated like that. if someone chooses that, that's fine. he's sure not everyone would feel the same way he does. but no one deserves to be ignored when they stand up for themselves and to be treated like a burden to be taken care of]