[ Boy, has he. ]

I'm afraid that I cannot leave Her. Not after how I have risen through the ranks. It would be detrimental on my part and I do not want... The consequences that come with turning my tail on Her. [ That sounds painful to say. With the reservations him and Chie had expressed some days ago... ]

I can only distance myself from it. Retreat to Dyster now that I know what it feels like.

[ Rohan takes a deep inhale and abandons his towel and his work to give Karamatsu his proper attention. ]

Please, Karamatsu. [ Rohan Kishibe pleads to no one. ] You are one of the only people I have left. I know that what I have to say means little when you have been harmed by me of all people but...