[ Earlier in the night, he'd had a moment of clarity as to what would be good enough to free himself of the burden his mask presented. Ryo wasn't foolish enough to tell anyone yet, but he's a little sad and pretty lonely. He'd die first before he spoke of that.

It doesn't sound like Simon actually wants to admit to what he does, so for whatever reason, Ryo lets it pass. He's tired. ]

I don't want to think about that. Maybe it's a blessing the world is trying to end.

[ Delivered unsarcastically. Christ. ]

At least he's got a fighting chance of surviving. I did something right.