Don't lie to me! [He winces at how loud his voice got that time and he can't help but wonder if anyone else can hear him and is wondering what in the blue hell he's doing. Birkin clears his throat softly, letting out a shuddering breath.] I'm sorry, I'm really not meaning to take this out on you...

I just... I just want Kid to get back home so maybe then people will shut up about what a horrible person they think I am. And maybe they're right, but... I, I don't know.