[The root of the problem, indeed. Rean listens, quiet and respectful as always, but it's clear from how he's holding back some of his exhales and creating a sort of sigh from them that he's not really liking what he's hearing.

Even so, he knows he needs to hear it.]

"You're... probably right about that." [A hard admission to make, but there it is.] "There's a lot I'm still piecing together. I've only been on the app a couple of months, now, after all."

[And even with what few pieces he does have, not everything aligns with that perfect image. A certain azure knight springs to mind...]

"Even so... I appreciate the kind words, but I don't really think I'm doing anything other people wouldn't. Sure, there are exceptions, but I think most people at least have an urge to help when they see someone who needs it."