I do. [ frowning ] But I would rather endure you cursed and brainwashed and whatever else than know that you're suffering somewhere alone.

[ and this has this. insanely high chance of turning into suffering in a short while

speaking of which, his voice takes on a more serious tone, even though he doesn't know how much of this will land: ]

... and I know that you don't want to kill anyone else. It's why I need you to get better.