It took me giving into the darkness and changing who I was to realize it.

Don't make my mistake. Everyone who cares about you? It actually hurts them more in the end when you run away.

[His right hand flexes. Sakyou can see the orbs of light come from the air toward his palm, and an encasement of light form the shape of a sword extended outward. The strange sword he had before materializes in his hand as the light fades. This happens so very quickly, but long enough to recognize.

Without warning or hesitation, he stops and swings suddenly back on Sakyou, testing. There's no anger to his emotions, only curiosity.]