[ They can be monsters, hypocrites together, then. Loving the possibility of what humans can be while forced to watch the worst of what they are.

She rubs his back gently, knowing she has a lot of work in front of her to help her boy. His guilt is so immense that Rem can almost taste it, and she knows, she knows that he's ruining himself as penance.

It's a good thing she doesn't know for how long. ]

You're trying to do good, honey, I know... and I am so proud of you. You try your best at everything... but the whole world does not have to rely solely on your shoulders. I know you said it makes things easier for you to bear, but there has to be a limit.