[He leans his head into that hand, nodding gently at the idea.]

The summoner is supposed to keep everyone safe. The blade that cuts through evil. The shield for others. But I... I'm not a summoner. I haven't been for a long time. I am-- simply an Outsider. Like us all.

[And the lives of Outsiders were much different.]

Your friend is right. We have to. We have to keep going or it would be a waste. Unjust to those who still need help.

[Even when everything felt like it was collapsing around them. Keep going, until nothing was left. That's all he can do.

Raidou's heart aches at those last words, a feeling he can't pin down, sincere and deep.
The faintest of sad smiles comes to his face.]

If I knew how. If I ever figure it out. I will come to you.