[He hums softly, thinking of his own possible match. Someone he doubts has any interest in speaking with him outside of all this. And… that is fine. It is. He found more than he was hoping for elsewhere.]

I wouldn’t say that exactly. [But considering Mithra’s match…] But I can see why you might feel that way and understand. I think most found happiness and interest outside their matches.

I will also say that this was the sort of place where you got only as much as you gave.