[ having misgivings about the cavern is TOTALLY legitimate... Abel can't fault Himeka for that in the least, actually? nope, seems totally fair and reasonable to him. he still kind of hates she had to go through that endeavor to begin with, personally--

but those words: "I think most people are capable of change, even when they may think there's no way back."

those stick with him, hit a very specific chord; Abel pauses before he finds a proper response. ]

...Truthfully, I worry about all of them.

[ ... ]

But-- have you met Mr. Amos or Miss Misa, by chance...? Or-- um. I didn't get his name, but...

[ it's a little clumsy, but after another beat or two comes the slightly fuzzy impression of Gen's face, displeasure writ on his expression. ]