[ Would he do these things? Well he can't say yes or no for certain. They're all hypotheticals, and he might be a huge hypocrite for he's thought and dwelled on hypotheticals, he knows it's not a good thing to do. ] I can't say for certain when it comes to getting a new allmate, but I wouldn't think of it like replacing him. Beni is Beni, and he'll always be the spirited allmate of mine. [He extends his fingers out, and Beni goes to them, perching.]Dwelling about what could happen isn't good for anyone. When the time comes, I'll do what I think I need to do.

[He lets out a relaxed sigh, things easing as the atmosphere isn't as tense. He moves Beni to perch on his shoulder before he puts a hand on Ren's shoulder.] I don't want to pry, Ren, but just keeping things locked up isn't good. I'm sure you've gone through a lot -- more than what you ever expected. I have a feeling these questions you asked weren't just about how I treat and feel about Beni.