[after a beat mob nods. maybe that's true. that is absolutely true. no one is worthless, no matter what they do. that's something he knows that won't be shaken, even by this. even him.

for a brief moment his chest aches. he wishes master reigen was here.

he puts the plate to the side. the briefest moment and he lets his power wrap around it, mending the crack. there's still that imperfection, it might need to be thrown out anyway for looks alone, but it's useable.]

No. [he says softly.] I can't. I'll... think about it, but I can't disrespect Robby's wishes like that. I- [he needs a moment before very quietly saying,] Robby means too much to me to do that.