Clarity does that to people. [He's afraid to actually mouth off for the moment because this is still very strange but very insightful. He'll be back on his bullshit in five minutes.] And even after you sided with him again, you were working against him.

[There's a low sort of sigh.] It was a combination of things that brought me back. A vessel provided by those who knew better. A heart grown on my own. And a connection that helped me find my way back. I guess I returned exactly when I was supposed to.

[But it's fine. He's still getting to know Isa versus Saix and while he can't necessarily forgive Saix for what he's done, Isa's easier to speak with.]

Isn't that a good thing to be away from it?