[ Kaiba listens intently, interest and a hint of worry in his expression. It must've been hell. Prison existed to punish, sure (at least in his reality) but it could be cruel.

He let the message sink in a moment before answering. ]

I needed her help to snap out of it. I kept hearing Mokuba's words in my head, about how he'd hated who I'd become due to my choices. But...I have to take responsibility and move on, there's no way to that reality. And even if there was, it wouldn't be so perfect. Right?