Re: ii

[He can't deny it because it's the truth. Sayo have long since accepted that his past was bloodied, so the apparition's words did little to unsettle him. Unless it's during those nights when his more vulnerable mind was struck by nightmares again.

Sensing someone's approach, Sayo looked over and saw Souza before he found himself being lifted.]

Niisan? [His brother is here as well? Which is worrying. He gives a small nod.] Okay... Are you alright, Niisan?

[No one hurt you here?]