[Good. Good. Doesn't really much care that the other seems unhappy. Placing a hand on each shoulder if he isn't blocked.]

You must admit you'd be curious if our roles were reversed. And maybe you are curious wondering what it would be like should those monsters still whisper in your head. And I'm not talking about regretting the choice you made, but simply pondering the possibilities.

And I'm not expecting anything. Just following your train of thought that led you to this point.