I struggled a lot with control, too. Even after what Dad told me. Gettin' that power after fifteen years of not knowin' a damn thing about it... hell, I was scared of myself for a long time. So, I get it. Havin' people be afraid of you, even hatin' you just because. It sucks.

[He set his tea to the side and placed a hand on Karou's leg, offering her a similar smile.]

This place kinda sucks, but y'know, I'm glad I got to meet you. You're a good person, Kaoru.