Shion was definitely wrong about that. When you had no one, one person was always enough. Having one person who cared was a whole new feeling. When you aren't used to something, the smallest part of it means the world. A single pea means little to someone who eats at a buffet each night, but to someone who is starting that pea is worth a few tears of gratitude.

"Because I am, actually, an asshole. It's the vibe I've always put out to protect myself. That, and I actually am an asshole. People here don't have as much to hate me for, but they'll still manage I'm sure. I can count the number of people who tolerate me on one hand."

And Aster is one of them.

"I'll help you find Aster and free her, but that's it. For you."