[Asch almost snaps at him; it's very, very tempting. His mind is in a weird place right now, a frustrating mixture of anger, loneliness, and relief. He's been left behind again, but the threat is gone. He's... safe, but practically on his own.

It's fine, but he hates it.

Dammit. So instead, he scribbles out a small filter and goes for broke.]

...I don't know. He's already been gone for some time, so it isn't like I feel any different. It just seems like- ...an opportunity wasted.