[and so eichi lies back down and rei relents, sighing and going to collect a chair. this is absolutely not how he expected to spend the night after his performance but he supposes that eichi tenshouin is so very good at throwing off all plots and plans]

Are you truly so surprised that a monster would have horrendous bedside manner? Regardless, my intention is not to make sure that you are happy, but simply that you remain alive.

Unlike you, I have no interest in casually bloodying my hands.

[as for whether it's kindness or torment

rei supposes that's really up to eichi to decide, he'd rather not think too deeply on the matter]