I did so because I embraced this self... I have no regrets.

-Kasen didn't sheath his sword, but he did give it a hard flick, freeing any loose bits of A2 from the blade before kneeling at her slumped form, reaching to gently pull her eyes closed if he could.-

Rest in elegance... -He didn't linger long, as there was a reason he'd left his sword open, rising back to his feet once more and turning his gaze towards the knot.-

I exist to cut... -He whispered, largely to himself.- And so I shall, elegantly, in honor of my name. -And began to step towards the knot, leaving A2 behind.-