Well, I wonder if you really understand but I suppose you won't know until you know. In any case, I won't tell you I told you so after.

[ Because he isn't that cruel. Kicking someone while they are down is against his sensibilities. ]

Rest assured, I have already accepted him as another employer. [ He interlaces all his fingers save his index - those he lightly taps together thoughtfully. ] I have not seen what he can accomplish and so I'll just have to believe what you say, Greed-san.

[ A neutral response to the boasting of Silco. ]

I believe you are far more human than you believe yourself to be. The Sin of Greed has more humanity than he's willing to admit. Because to admit would mean that he might end up hurt.

[ His voice shifts to something sympathetic, something kind, but it is only something. ]

I believe you're running from something painful and attempting to soothe yourself here to avoid acknowledging that agony.

[ Lifting his head, he looks up - like he's making eye contact. His gaze calm, serene, gentle; friendliness baked underneath the resolve. ]

To protect yourself, you should try to come to terms with it... or you'll always be running scared... afraid that it will show up in the new horror Sleep decides to show you.

[ A slight pause. ] It is why your face doesn't know what shape to be, isn't it?