[There were a few factors indeed! Phoenix offers her a small smile while he nods.]

I think you're close to the mark, Yukong. That feeling of betrayal is something I want to avoid experiencing again at all costs. An ideal partner for me would definitely be someone I can trust with my heart.

[Luckily he has plenty of people in life he can trust and love, but no one who he's had that particular kind of relationship with.]

And you're right about that, too. Taking care of Trucy has keep me busy for the last eight years... [(And I adopted her only months after that trial where I found resolution regarding Dahlia and Iris. I've really kept myself busy since then... I haven't really given myself the chance to try again.)]