“But, I don't belong to anyone...but myself.”

“Really? Well, I don't see it that way. Not at all. In fact, I think that's a part of you that you don't want other people to see. And that most people probably can't see. But, I see it and I understand. So, don't worry about it! It's cool! You're doin' fine!”

“But, y'know, today I got a lot of help myself. There're tons of things we can't do ourselves, right? And that's why we're helped out. If someone, or something, can lend you a helping hand, great, I say! After all, we're all in this together!”

“He's changed. I don't know what caused it...but what the heck? He's laughin' anyway, like a regular kid.”

“He was smiling and listening. So even if the "real past" and memories of it are completely different, he smiles without saying anything. And then he cries. He cries without telling anyone.”

“It's okay. You don't have to feel hurt anymore.”

“Maybe it depends on the person, but if you don't get your feet wet, you'll never know.”