"But you didn't." He gives Shinjirou his space, even when all he wants to do is to keep prodding at him, until he discovers exactly what's wrong. But he doesn't, and while that isn't perfect, it's enough. It has to be enough for Shinjirou as well.

Jade has to admit, he doesn't entirely understand how Shinjirou's mind works. He must have a purpose of some sort, if he's still clinging onto life. But he can't discern what it is. Unless he's simply too cowardly to end it?

"Why not?" He persists. "What had changed between then and now?"