Even if unaccustomed to working within the framework of another person's emotions regarding a subject, Rin has finally managed to put everything in a manner that Ishiah feels capable of processing. The responsibility of raising someone, of being accountable for their growth, is weighty. Complicated. If Yukio is the type of personality that Ishiah suspects he is, then what's practical is weighed far above being kind, in his mind.

"Sounds like he cares, then," Ishiah says, sitting back and crossing his arms over his chest in thought. "Granted, a sibling acting as a parent is bound to create friction. That's probably what you see as the worst part of him. Do you think that he's actually doing a better job, or is it worth communicating that there are certain things you don't want from him?"