[ Ryouma gets that feeling, though for different reasons. In his opinion, what he feels shouldn't matter, so the fact that Communion may broadcast those emotions to others without even trying will never sit well with him. ]

That's a fair way to look at things, I suppose. That could be one tactic to encourage us to let our guard down.

[ Ryouma ignores the intrusive thought that creeps in and thinks it wouldn't necessarily be a poor way to go, together with the people you love. He isn't sure what to think, but he acknowledges that it's every bit as likely as believing what he believes. The only thing anyone knows for certain is that they don't know anything. ]

Have you considered how the light might factor into this? I haven't been to Highstorm myself, but I've heard talk.