(Of course, Ren helps Sparkles get up as well, a hand on him, but also the lingering question in his head to why didn't he fly there... He does get pets though, gentle between the bunny ears as he hums.

He can't blame her. He can't imagine how it was for the Thieves to deal with Ren's absence, unsure of their success when their failure meant Ren wouldn't be here, talking to her as they are. No thanks to Akechi.

He can't forget the damage he has done to others, but strangely enough, he can when it comes to himself. Like it was simply a means to an end from a distorted, manipulated heart...)

I don't think he will snap. It's... Very different now. Thanks for trying, though. I'm in no position to ask you that myself.

(He does laugh with "the claws come out", though! Alright, Panther!)

Ah. I've met him briefly. Bold of him to assume it means anything in a world that has no corporations.

(Or money, for that matter.)