... That's not for them to decide. [whoever "they" might even be] A person is the sum of their experiences. Taking away their context does more harm than good.

[And maybe he's a little biased because his best friend forgot all about him. Still, what did his time as a shinki ever do for him? He scoffs, turning to face Ain again as he leans his back to the wall.]

I don't like being manipulated for someone else's benefit. Whatever force is behind this... [he will put a stop to it, one way or another. Like hell he's going to stand by and watch his friends' minds get toyed with so carelessly.]