[The worst part is, put that way, Tetsuo can't even way it's not. Even more to the point, it's late. He's tired, been sleeping less since that conversation out of worry and more pain following obsession, and just doesn't have the energy for a prolonged engagement.]

Because of me! That what you wanted to know?! I don't know what else it's doing to me -

[Breaking him down faster than he could heal, Kururu had said. Synonymous for all kinds of fun things.]

- but I'm done wearing reminders I can't seem to do anything about it! You satisfied now?!