Yeah... That's how I feel too, looking back on it. But if I hadn't gone with him, he told me someone much worse would come for me. In the end, I can't say I regret my choice—I just regret the circumstances.

[The Black Order. He doesn't think he'd be cut out for that life. There isn't a lot of room in an organization of killers for pure-hearted people, though he doesn't doubt they exist, having met Jusis in this life, and Rose in the last one.]

That's right. He still has the opportunity to do good in this world, if he wants to try.

[But Mikleo still doesn't have to forgive him. And hearing that is comforting somehow, because he knows on some level that forgiving Willow will take a load off his shoulders, but it would also be like moving on from his old partner. He can't forget like that.

He brightens a little as Vash looks over the arm and seems pleased.]

Don't worry about it. We're friends. [He pats Vash's good arm and tries for a smile.] Thank you for listening.

... A while ago, I told Varian that POKEGO would fix what Willow did. I want you to know I haven't given up on that. You deserve a choice, at least.

When that day comes, whether you choose to stay in Kaisou or return to your world, you'll always have a home here.