You matter, too. I'm sure Mokuba would agree.

[He lapses into a thoughtful silence, then, as something occurs to him.] It's a cliche thing to say, but -- opposites are often drawn together. One benefit of my art is that I've always been encouraged to express myself without reserve.

If I could also help you embrace how you truly feel, even in a small way, I would be very happy. Even just being together as we are now... You're casting off your stepfather's expectations, one by one.