[ Gilgamesh is a rare breed and arguably Masamune could say that if he had enjoyed the attention that perhaps this would have been less of a letdown. He would have been able to expect it more.

He smiles. ] This would not be meddling. It is merely a lesson in that it's almost impossible to predict how others around you will affect you once they are part of your life, for better or for worse.

Remember the ones that are the most trustworthy are the ones you need to watch out for, for a dishonest person will always be dishonest. Still, remember, most of all, to keep an eye on yourself. If you think about it, we are our own most trustworthy person. Without realizing it, we can get so far caught up in assessing others we lose sight of the damage we do to ourselves.

So, in that light: I can only blame myself for these things. I can't change others, but I can change myself, you know? That's how it will be.

[ He nods to her attempt to reassure him, not really sure there is much to say. Of course, Sieglinde is right, he knows this.

So he merely offers interest that he is listening when she makes her last statement. ]

Hm? [ If she has an answer she wants him to hear out, he will gladly do so. ]