[That gets a small and slightly sad smile, but blue-green eyes meet Seto's own.]

I hadn't actually fully realized my relief when you all did free me, as part of me still thought perhaps no one would. That I'd deserve all of that, and to be used. It was a small part of me, but centuries of wounds and all that, you know.

[Making himself take a deep breath, and stop fidgeting by placing his hand over Kaiba's.]

I mostly am here to apologize, and check on you. Your household is well?