[He visibly winces a little. He's still unsure about how deep the connection between god and shinki goes but this proves that it's quite deep. Ryuji could feel his negative emotion as clear as day.]

I guess there's no keeping things quiet. [He says a little sheepishly.]

I had this dream that felt so real I almost swear it was. Now I can't get it out of my head. It was me... I think... as a child. Before my ... [He gestures at his white hair and touches the scar on his cheek.] Before all this.

[He's assuming, anyway.]