Something like that happened in October, huh... Right, that's just how this place is. Forcing emotions on them as well as twisting them in ways they wouldn't normally bend. Except what Altria encountered wasn't a twist of himself, it was him. What he once was. What part of him still is.

"He's still a part of me, even now. I haven't forgotten that rage," he says, unwilling to absolve himself of responsibility. But Tsuruno's words spark a thought. Instead of wallowing in his emotions, he should focus on what he can do for Altria now. That's how he's been handling his sins. This is just another one to add to the pile.

"I'll take care of you until you heal," he declares, having made his decision. This is the only way he can make up for the damage he's caused, he thinks. He would ensure the healing process goes as smoothly as possible for her.