I used to feel the same way... when everything was over and the world was safe, I planned to allow myself to be killed at the hands of the people I'd hurt. They had the right to do so, after all.
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But then Ix said something to me. He told me that if I really wanted to atone for what I'd done, I should live and keep on protecting the world alongside him. He told me he needed me.
I'd hurt him more than anyone else, yet he still wanted me to live. I'm sure... I'm sure there's someone who feels the same way about you too.
cw: containing some suicidal leanings because Phil is the same whoops
[...]
But then Ix said something to me. He told me that if I really wanted to atone for what I'd done, I should live and keep on protecting the world alongside him. He told me he needed me.
I'd hurt him more than anyone else, yet he still wanted me to live. I'm sure... I'm sure there's someone who feels the same way about you too.