"There's a reason I spent so long... repressing that side of me." He breaks off a piece of the egg, taking a smaller bite. "But that doesn't excuse it. I suppose..."

Hm. What can he even suggest?

"It's okay to remind me if I get out of control. I don't always realize when I've taken it too far. It's just... this entire situation has been so immensely tiring. I obviously don't excuse Magpie's words, and it pains me to know that he went so far on my behalf, but..."

He digs the fingers of his right hand into his hair, prodding at the noddles with his left. "I suppose on some level, I just wish they'd both get their shit together. It's selfish, but these past several months, I've felt this immense pressure because I care about both of them, and I don't want to cut ties with either."