( it's unreasonable for this sort of reply to set him off as much as it does. yet if the spitting hiss behind his words is unfair, then so too was dabi's response, wasn't it, the implication that he was anything but sincere in asking— such is the energy that has him jabbing at the call button for once, for all the difference it makes on his end. something in the gesture that matters, more than the shape of the conversation. )

Didn't you want to get inside my head? ( a scoff. ) Here's your first insight: I'm being genuine. Not all of us come from worlds of luxury where you can come and go as you please.

But as "equals"— so the house claims— I don't see why I should answer you. ( a beat; ) And I don't want to.