[ it's like he clawed and scrapped at stone, so his nails are fucked up. don't worry about it. ]

His stupid strawhat. [ he repeats it like he can't handle it, but then he breathes out ] ... It wasn't real either. But you're-- [ he gestures a little against her like it means something ] You're so worried about me but I could've helped you. Both of you. But he was stuck, and I couldn't... I promised. I couldn't leave him.

[ thanks that sort of explains nothing. ]