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That's interesting. Do you remember seeing him in person or were you just keeping tabs on him from afar?

...I'm not certain, though I wouldn't be surprised either way.

Let me know if you remember anything else about him! It's certainly strange you haven't remembered him before now, but maybe he never ended up becoming very important in your life.

That's possible as well. The last person I remembered out of nowhere like this was Ada; I still don't know what eventually became of her.

That is a good question... It's possible you'll remember more about her at some point!

Hopefully.

[At least it's improvement over the leeches and the child he made out of sentient mold.]

Either way, it's nothing I'm losing sleep over. If more memories come, then they do. I believe I've remembered almost everything, however; there are very few gaps or questions left unanswered.

[Don't remind him of either of those.]

It's interesting that you've remembered so much... I'm still missing quite a few things, I'm fairly sure, but I've also accepted I may not ever get answers for some of the questions I have. The person I was in my past life was very different, and most of what I was doing doesn't make sense to me now. I've accepted that I'll probably never understand what all I was thinking and why I was trying to do all of that.

Now that you've almost remembered everything... How are you doing? You've had a lot of difficult memories and while things certainly do seem to be much better now, is any of it troubling you?

[He's quiet for a moment at that; he doesn't move to put them on, but he does pick up those sunglasses for the sake of having something to do with his hands, toying with them a bit between his fingertips as he considers.]

...I believe I'll always have difficulties with it. I know you dislike hearing it put this way, but there are some things that one doesn't deserve to simply forget or move past. A lot of what I've done in my past life falls under that sort of category.

But I've learned to live with it, and I suppose that's the important thing.

I don't like hearing it, no, but I think I can understand it.

[Not to the same extent, obviously, but it's something he's thought about and he does get that.]

I'm really glad you have learned to live with it. You've come such a long way, Albert. I'm really proud of you.

[...Oh...]

Dying wouldn't solve anything. It would do nothing to bring back all of those I've killed, or make amends to those I've wronged; it would ultimately be pointless, and furthermore it would hurt you for what amounts to no reason.

I still don't know what I should do to try to resolve any of it. Sometimes I still feel as though something should be done. But I do think that working toward restoring the world in some way might be an acceptable start.

I know, and I'm very happy you think the same.

[The second part gets him to nod.]

Yes, I think that's a good goal to pursue. If you feel like there's something else you can or should do afterwards, then you can do that as well. I do think you're right in that you can't - shouldn't, perhaps - just ignore it, and I'm pleased you want to try to work towards this.

You're doing so well now, Albert. It's such a relief to see!

...I know it was hard on you for a long time.

[It's not quite an apology, he's still not good with those; however, the sentiment is there.]

[Don't worry, he knows.]

It was, yes. There were times when it didn't feel all that difficult, but looking back on it now... Well, I'm very happy that things are better.

I'm not angry or upset with you for it, so please don't ever worry about that. I'm happy I was able to be there for you, and I'd do it all again in a heartbeat.

I would prefer not to scare you like that again; I know you spent a fair amount of time concerned for my safety, or afraid that something would take me from you.

I promise you, nothing will. I'll always come back to you, regardless of what happens.

Yes, it was... difficult. I really did worry so much back then. I've never been very good at handling that sort of thing...

But I really do believe you when you say that. No matter what happens, I'll always wait for you, because I know you'll find a way back to me. So don't worry, you can always count on me to be here for you.

It's good to hear it.

[...]

I do appreciate you being here this weekend, you know.

[Given that it's getting closer to the end of the month, which is a little. yeah.]

Of course.

[He reaches out then, resting a hand against the side of Wesker's face.]

I do enjoy spending time with you, after all, and I want to be here for you.

...It's been a pretty crazy year, ja?

[He pauses at that, but eventually he'll lean into it a bit.]

It has, yes.

I never would have imagined this is where we'd be! This time last year was... really terrible, and I wasn't sure how we were going to make it through. But you're the toughest person I've ever met, and I suppose at least a little of that must have rubbed off on me. I'm so happy we're here now.

[...]

But I know it can be tough, since it's been a year since... Well, since things kind of went straight to hell for us. If there's ever anything you need, you can always ask me.

...I would say I'll tell you how much I love you whenever you need to hear it, but I say that more than enough already...

You're stronger than you think you are, you know; it isn't anything I've done one way or another.

[Just saying.]

It sounds a little egotistical to say it, but I'm definitely stronger than I thought I was. I'm still not entirely sure I'm as strong as you say I am, but I've made it this far!

The only reason I remain steadfast is because I have to. You actually want to, and I believe that's the difference in the end.

I don't think it's just because you have to, you know. And even if it is, it still takes an incredible amount of strength to face the things you've been through and still come out of them looking to do what you can to help. I'm very proud of you for everything you've done, Albert, and I always will be.

It's nothing to be proud of, I'm fairly sure.

[He...understands, to some extent, what Jaeger is trying to say; it's still just something he has difficulty accepting.]

Even if it isn't, I'm proud anyway.

[...]

Oh dear, and here I was trying not to embarrass you too much today...

[He'll just leave it at that, okay.]

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