Re: Suddenly--
That's not true. I think intention matters. Not always, but there are some situations in which it's important to keep it in mind. If you want to see it this way, then I won't insist— but you should really keep in mind whether you'd have the same opinion if this was someone else.
[he sighs, and looks at Dagger for a moment, before looking away again]
Beside, honestly speaking, with the memories I had waiting for me... I would have ended up hurt either way. I'm not proud of having shown such weakness to my younger brother, but— if I have to think about something positive out of the deal, I can at least know that Dagger understands my fears very well.
Well, I guess it's not really the same... but it's a little comforting, in a odd way.