I know who I'm talking to and yes it's a hint to what's happened. [Now he just sounds a little annoyed.] And it's for that reason I think it's selfish to explain something so...

[...meaningless isn't the right word, but people are dead and Beauty's not sure how to explain things are messed up emotionally.] There are bigger problems here. Senri will be alright because he has someone to rely on. And he has you even if you won't tell him so yourself.

[...]

Sometimes, especially in situations such as these, you develop feelings for people you didn't expect. Wouldn't you say it's the same for you and people like Senri? I hardly think you expected to be friends with him when you first met. Or Zoe-chan. Or any of the others you've met.

Foolishly, I let myself forget that part. This week, however, was a reminder of that.

It's also a reminder though that time is precious and we should take advantage of the time we have here. But there are factors that make doing so a little more complex than you'd imagine.

...you haven't asked Senri any of this, have you?

[...there's a moment when Beauty pauses and sighs, reaching up to test his mask before finding it comes off in his hand. He sets it aside on the table, hood coming down and allowing him to fully face Ray.]

Then why come to me to ask first?

[Without the mask, it's also easier to see it's solely so Ray can see his expression which is bordering on frustrated and also kind of sad, so.]

Which is precisely why I'm wondering why you've persisted this line of thought. [It's a reminder that Ray went really off track and Beauty doesn't think it's wise to spill Senri's secrets.] Mizuki-san and I will be fine, I've lost faith in my other follower though I may contact them myself to see why, precisely, they've avoided doing so for so long, and...I'll start the recruitment process again. While the roses Senri delivered were effective, most of you were too attached to your previous gods.

[...there's only a few moments and he sort of just crumbles instead.]

My apologies. You'll have to forgive me for being so callous about such a delicate topic, but I do feel that my relationship with Senri is...complicated enough it may be a distraction.

[He lets Ray stand and follows shortly after.]

..I've also found that standing in someone else's way isn't appropriate. Senri made his choice. [So there's that, too.]

...it wasn't me. And for the rest I advise you speak to him.

[Senri had a choice and chose something different than Beauty, and that's something he has to accept. He strides toward the door though to be a gracious host and open it.] ...he'll be alright. As will you with whatever choice you make. If you'd like to come back and actually ask about what I can do for you, we'll try this again later.