[ dips his head in acknowledgment. ]

I don't know if it's different for those of you who were born with hearts and emotions, but I find that they can be... surprisingly difficult to deal with, sometimes. These marks are enough to upset some of us all on their own. Dragging that feeling out wouldn't serve any purpose.

I just think it's better to focus on the things we can change and the things we can treasure in this moment than something meant to hurt us.

[ gazes with distaste at his own. ]