It's just that darkness is impossible to escape, for some. May as well get used to it. [He sounds very weary when he says this, but sure isn't about to elaborate, at the moment. Not yet, not now, and definitely not here. He sighs heavily. He hates thinking that he has to put his redemption on hold, but... it seems he may have no choice.] As long as I can practice, that's all that matters. I must keep my battle skills sharp.

[Now he reddens and looks away. He is so not good at dealing with... all of this sort of thing.]

Interest has nothing to do with it.