[He huffs a quiet noise, an exhaled breath that in another situation could have been a laugh. It isn't quite.]

I'd be a hypocrite if I begrudged anyone for doing it, all things considered.

[He can take the hint; he knows he's been reckless for others, taking the hits, worrying about people who could handle or heal themselves like Pyra or Ardyn. He'd meant what he said before, though- just because he knows they'll be okay doesn't mean he wants to see them in pain. Preventing it would always be his first thought, an instinctive reaction. He shouldn't be upset when others have the same instinct.]

I... wouldn't want to be loved less, either. Maybe that should be selfish too, but I know it's wrong to think that way. [He frowns tightly, eyes closing.] I spend way too much time thinking about what I shouldn't be doing.