It sounds like it's different. But...after being here for some time, I've been doing some thinking. ... Hamelin's game preys on desperation. So...this situation is really bringing out the worst in people, too. People are probably thinking and acting in ways they normally wouldn't.

[ Including himself.

That aside, though, he does seem to brighten up a tiny bit at Raven's compliment. ]

Hmm. I like to think it is, too. ... I don't want to let this place destroy me any more than it already has.