[Ishimaru's eyes widen a bit at that; it's obvious that he's said something that he shouldn't have, though he can't place the why or the how and he just kind of twitches for a moment while he tries to collect himself.]
I...I understand - it's not going to be something easy to work through...
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I...I understand - it's not going to be something easy to work through...
[oh god what now]