[Quiet.] The former Malnosso CEO always said, 'we are you', and their party line has always been we're all trapped in this world. [A line he's always been on the fence on - still is.] Us and them.

... I never wanted to believe that. But. This.

[It hurts, the light hurts, but he forces his eyes open, ignores how they water and how bloodshot they must appear, and tries to focus on Itachi's face.]

... you doing anywhere close to alright?

[It's not alright. It can't be alright for him. He can't fathom how not alright this must be.

... but between ignorance and knowing this, despite how hard and painful the knowledge is, he can't imagine Itachi wanting to live in ignorance, or wanting to be protected from the truth.]