[He really had to wonder how much of the spirit's words were true, and how much were twisted just enough to put him in a good light. Ryou felt uncomfortable having to be so defensive and heavy handed with his questions, but what else could he do?]

I guess...things could be worse. As long as Aniki still gets to come out, the most I can do for him is not give into the Ring myself, when the time comes.

...Sorry. [He settles the spirit with a determined, but somehow sympathetic look. Ryou wanted his freedom, even if it meant this guy couldn't escape the confines of the Ring. Did that make him...selfish? It was his body... At the very least, he'd try to talk to the spirit. Maybe that would ease his boredom?

Ryou felt guilty already.]