"...Because of your Ren, right?" Raven still remembers that puppet. It's rather difficult to forget, given where it led them both. "It sounds to me as though you made an ill-spirited joke, not fully comprehending his background. He likely didn't comprehend this, too hurt in the moment, and so he retaliated. And because both of you felt wronged, neither wished to reconcile. In each of your eyes, the other deserved it."

Raven isn't sure where he stands here. He wasn't a direct participant.

"But regardless of who deserves what, the fact remains that this Palace cannot stay. Would you rather go by choice, or be pressured by those less forgiving? I'm not saying they would use force, or that you couldn't take them if they tried, but if you do participate willingly, then as I said, you can prove them wrong. Prove you are better."