...Your answer more than surprises me. [ he'll start with that--because it's the most honest answer that he HAS right now, truth be told, and he's stunned at hearing it. He'd always thought Ayato was a member of the Order who should not be crossed--walk on eggshells around him, behave.

And yet, hearing all this directly from his mouth? It's akin to culture shock. He has no idea how he should react to it other than to just stare at him, open-faced. ]

I had assumed you were much like some of the other higher-ups in the Order. That you enjoyed this job and found comfort in working for the Order due to the position you held.

I.

...I admit I was wrong, and I may have judged you wrongly for it, Sangsa.
If I were to make an assumption, it should be that I should have thought you were forced into this like most of us were, as well.