And why would he? Dimitri knows the depths of his self-loathing. Or, at least, how it used to be. He's... marginally better these days but he admits there are still moments where he can feel that flicker of hatred within. "Not that I know of," he concedes, pulling his hand back with a sigh.

"But that doesn't mean there won't be. Nor does it mean you need to stay by yourself for now. I won't force the matter, but... My compassion is true." Kind of. It's complicated, alright? It also sounds like this Dimitri has been through some complicated matters, too, if the mention of 'fighting himself' is more literal than it is figurative. Hm.

"Should you change your mind, we will have a spot at the lakehouse for you."