[He keeps focused while they walk, making sure they do not falter. It feels like this is his first true task now that he belongs to …the church? Perhaps Tatsumi’s family…? Or Tatsumi…? He isn’t completely sure, but which ever it is, he knows that Tatsumi is a part of it.]

The world can be a wretched and cruel place, I-I am sorry that you have also been a victim of such things.

[He means that. Tatsumi is so kind and gentle with him, it’s hard to imagine anyone hurting him. It makes him kind of upset to think about! So, he tries to put it aside for now.]

[He carefully wiggles free of his old shoes, which are certainly very nice. Expensive. With the slippers on, he will nod and take him towards his room.]

I am merely repaying what you have shown me. It is the very least I can do for you. After all …you have saved my life tonight.