[Wow. He didn't think he'd actually be able to get this far. But to be truthful, after hearing all of Trixie's story and trying to help her though it, he felt like he understood her somewhat. As much as he could understand her through just the story. And he felt really, really bad for her after hearing her past. It made him think... what if he had succumbed and did the same thing? Tried desperately to do something to impress everyone and feel like he had a purpose? He didn't screw anything up that was his fault, or even something that he could help, but he was still belittled, ridiculed, made a mockery of, and had no friends on his home island. Their situations were very different, but at the same time, similar in their own way. Hopefully he wouldn't mess up here.]

We all make mistakes, no matter how big. Learning from them and working to forgive ourselves for them through other positive actions is how we better ourselves. Just letting it sit and moving on won't fully solve the problem if it still haunts you even afterward. I know it might take a while to find a way, but... it sounds like until you do, your past won't stop haunting you about the guilt you're feeling.

I'm able to tell you all this because... through both action and inaction, I've done things I regret too. I've made mistakes and nearly gotten my best friends killed or seriously injured because of them. Nobody's perfect, and I'm no exception. I was young, somewhat naive, unaware of what consequences my actions could bring at times. I've been fueled by anger, remorse, regret... We may not have made the same mistakes, but I do understand why you did what you did. And I think if you ever do forgive yourself... maybe things will get better. It doesn't have to be right now, or even today. You can't rush something like this. Just... be yourself. Don't try to do something like trying to defeat the Pale Pony. [Who is, as he understands, ridiculously overpowered.]