"I can see why you'd see it that way, for sure," Hamuko nodded at him, not dismissive in the slightest even at his pessimism. "They don't make good choices when forced into a corner. Still... there's a warmth that comes from having bonds with others. Something that can give you the will to try and be better and do what's right, I think."

She gave him a light laugh.

"I don't mean to sound like I'm lecturing or anything. Or preaching. I just want to share more of me, and my thoughts, since you didn't have a choice in me seeing yours."