[ His expression softens just a bit, and then he glances away, the hint of furrowing of his brow the only solid indication of any negative thoughts here. After shaking his head, he gives Akira the hint of a grim smile. ]

It'll certainly be refreshing to be somewhere other than that suffocating place...

[ Boy did he hate it... He started to think he might actually lose his damn mind. He lets out a quiet sigh. ]

You were the only reason I didn't go even crazier, I think.