[For once Chuuya is completely quiet as Shell starts telling the whole story behind how humans were treated in his world. Being who he is Chuuya is no stranger to atrocities committed by underground smuggling rings and pieces of shit that sell people into slavery, but for that to have been widely accepted and even perceived as normal...

Well. It certainly explains why Shell was so disgusted with his own kind. Chuuya’s brows furrow, a look of utter disgust on his face.]

An epidemic? On purpose? That’s fucking vile.

[Chuuya won’t pull any punches, but he also doesn’t blame Shell for any of this. Sure he might’ve stayed willfully ignorant for a while, but obviously he’s suffered for it and is willing to atone for his sins. That’s really all he can do now that his world is gone and there’s no one to apologize to.

His expression softens then, and he rests his head very lightly on Shell’s shoulder.]

At least you see that it’s wrong, and you’re making up for it, right? And it’s not like you knew how bad it was until later, so I don’t think you’re a shitty person or anything.

[Chuuya has done plenty of terrible things in his life, after all.]

Is it forgiveness that you want? Or just to get it off your chest?