"Umi. I'm not saying it's not, but for now, it's enough that I'm still able to walk and talk. Besides... some good has come from this."

His mind wandered back to the rekindling of his relationship with Mamoru, including him moving back in. Part of him was sure it was so the younger man could keep an eye on him, but he was still happy he was there.

"Thing's'll... work out. In the end."