[Because I'm cursed. The sentence finishes in his head, words he couldn't even say to his niece for 16 years. It's not just guilt, but when he thinks about trying to explain that, it catches in his throat, like always. He doesn't look up at Sasuke.]
That explains why you helped me. Not why you'd check up on me later.
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That explains why you helped me. Not why you'd check up on me later.