... I know it isn't. [though it's difficult not to apologize, given the circumstances.] I only regret that the entity was able to use my experiences against you.

[it's the entity's fault. mizu knows this. obviously. but it still feels like accidentally leaving a door open and allowing someone else to make a mess of things.

but he's right about why mizu learned to be... well. mizu. and he also gets something approximating a smile, when the fact he wielded a sword comes up.]

I would have. You did well to make it back to us. Be proud of that, in spite of anything else that may have happened.