Yes, it does make me stronger to discard him. I don't need someone like him weighing me down.

[This feels familiar. Not the conversation, but the fact that conversation is happening at all.

He's not sure if he likes this man or hates him.

Either way, he refuses to let his guard down.]

What's with you and curses? Why should it matter if there's a curse or not.

[Which means, of course, there is.]