[Serph pulls back his hand, but his gaze goes to the mark on Akihiko's hand. It does remind him a little of an Atma brand. Quietly, he says-]
We were afraid when we gained such brands upon our flesh.
[Confused as he wondered if his friends had always sounded the way they did. Something had changed within them all that day. Even Heat, who had embraced the Atma without hesitation, was different.]
It was easier knowing we weren't alone.
[He considers the emotions lining Akihiko's voice. It is clear the situation is rattling him. Not knowing is the most difficult thing, isn't it? Fred's friend... Serph had been direct with what had happened; they must not turn away from the truth.
And so he offers, the brand on his face pulsing gently with blue light-]
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We were afraid when we gained such brands upon our flesh.
[Confused as he wondered if his friends had always sounded the way they did. Something had changed within them all that day. Even Heat, who had embraced the Atma without hesitation, was different.]
It was easier knowing we weren't alone.
[He considers the emotions lining Akihiko's voice. It is clear the situation is rattling him. Not knowing is the most difficult thing, isn't it? Fred's friend... Serph had been direct with what had happened; they must not turn away from the truth.
And so he offers, the brand on his face pulsing gently with blue light-]
Do you want to see?