[ Why is it he knows more people here who have died before than haven't? Hello?? That shouldn't be normal. At least it's become commonplace enough that the revelation only sparks a brief twitch of his jaw muscle. ]

Giving me the opportunity to learn from your mistakes, I see.

[ Said lightly, though there's a cloud that passes over his face shortly after, and an unconscious urge to rub at the scars that drag down his throat. ]

You don't need to worry about me though. I make it a habit to fight for what I want.

[ Literally and figuratively. ]