[Even if either had held sway over him or would've attempted to convince him to eat, he had left the Temple only a day or so after Rei's disappearance. But he doesn't bother answering her question, and then is surprised when she hugs him for a moment, though he doesn't mind. It's nice, especially as he thought he'd never see her again, and he feels oddly... Sentimental? It's not the right feeling, but he isn't sure which is correct.
When she lets go and begins toward the back rooms, he follows along after her, as usual.]
I'm fine, Rei. But you have missed a great deal in your absence.
[He won't argue about his decision making, because he can't win, so he ignores it. Her last comment, though, he takes issue with.]
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When she lets go and begins toward the back rooms, he follows along after her, as usual.]
I'm fine, Rei. But you have missed a great deal in your absence.
[He won't argue about his decision making, because he can't win, so he ignores it. Her last comment, though, he takes issue with.]
They're not all empty.