[He hummed softly against him.] I wish I got to meet him back then, but I would have been really young. I'm only a year older than Huaisang.

It isn't your fault. [It was his.] It was never yours. You need to know that.

What if that path is hard? It is easier to pretend. One step at a time...[He takes a deep breath and lets it go.]

I...Er-ge you are much too good to me. Your kindness will get you hurt. I corrupt everything I touch...