... That, unfortunately, is just a truth of people in general. I learned from someone a long time ago that people can absorb the good around them, and the evil will expel in turn. For a long time, I tried to live that, travelling the world to explore the stories and learn of the lives of good people.

I very quickly learned that that is a truth of the world, and not just a theory. I've seen it. I know it's true. But, I know that the opposite is also very true. Evil can smother the good inside of them, and in turn, eventually wipe away the good and kind souls that bring beauty to the world beneath the stars.

[ Mizuki looks back to his battery, holding it tightly between his two fingers as if he's meant to be contemplating something, before finally sliding it back into his game console. ]

I think the people who believe in the good in people, in anyone, are not wrong, in a sense. Everyone does has the capability to be good. But by the time that they may decide to find those parts of themselves, they very well may have done irreparable damage. So, unfortunately, humanity needs a lot more than learning and getting along if its future is going to be the bright, beautiful and caring one that it needs to be.

[ He pauses, then reaches over to gingerly touch Clarke's shoulder. ]

So, I feel like maybe you might see things in a way very similar to me. In fact, I think out of everyone on this ship, I understand you the most.