Ah. I-If you're certain. [ He doesn't sound very convinced you'll understand. He's not convinced at all. ]

I'm surprised my own optimism h-hasn't, what with the two years that I've spent here. [ A sigh. It's waned slightly, yes, but that's all thanks to the Malnosso and their workings. ] But parallel worlds...it's certainly an interesting topic I have to admit. Or perhaps it's a topic for people who think far too much shouldn't touch upon.

[ And people who blame themselves for far too many things that they really shouldn't be blaming themselves for. ]