I don't know. In some ways, I'd rather it be lonely. Knowing you're leaving someone behind is like a weight, isn't it?

[ Of course Tama was going to feel that way about it, being a selfish person like he was. If his trick with the train hadn't worked, well...he'd rather not dwell on that. ]

...ah, but I don't know if we're as alone as we think we are, even when it'd be easier. Once someone's truly touched your soul, I think that's forever- [ He picks his hand up to gesture his thumb down. ] Like a fingerprint on a clay pot.