[ She shouldn't take it too seriously, since he can easily turn it into something it wasn't. Of course, he might have been showing some more sentiment towards her own struggle, only because he could somewhat relate.

At least this current him that recall some of his memories. Not all, but enough to feel a certain way towards her, he supposed. It didn't make him like her anymore than he did, though-- which wasn't much to begin with. ]

Isn't it better for you to talk to the person directly involved? I can't say I'm a great source of advice, given how hostile you seem to be with me at times.

[ And Vise Versa but he's not mentioning that one. ]