But-

[There's so much more he's feeling, but just doesn't have the words for. Shock, anger, guilt...all swirling around in a potent mix.]

-I...Thank you for telling me.

[For being honest, for not dodging the question over and over. For being there when Ichigo needs him.]

....I never would've thought he was capable of doing something that. I-

[He cuts himself off again, running a hand through his hair as he hangs onto the phone.]

...it's just hard to take in.