...Maybe you're right. I don't know you, even if I wish we had more time to correct that.

[ but they are far and away - practically worlds away, right now - separated in Horos. even so... ]

But I've seen enough.

[ seen a child longing to belong, to have a home, to be with his family. saw a man who acted to protect his allies, even if he had so little time to forge bonds strong enough to put his life on the line for them - and without hesitation. ]

...This is not a foregone conclusion, Mr. Kaeya. Even if you were to see yourself beyond hope-- that doesn't make it true. You haven't gone so far down this path that there's no turning back; if you wanted to... if any part of you feels this is wrong, that this is more than you can stomach--

[ he stretches a hand out, imploring. ]

You can start over. You can change course. It's hard-- it is very hard to make that choice where you are right now, I understand, but it isn't too late. Please... don't do this.

[ please don't cross a horrible line at the behest of a monster. they're talking about innocent lives, now-- this...

this is too far. does he see it? Abel prays Kaeya does. ]