[Dodger raises his brows, making no attempt to mask his surprise. He knows Squalo is defensive of Xanxus, but not to the point of snapping at him for an off-hand comment.

He's silent for a few seconds, before he finally answers.]

Yeah. I couldn't finish what I was doing. Honestly, I... should have stopped sooner, but I didn't.

[Should have, should have. All he ever worries about is what should have happened.]

I want you to hurt me because I deserve it. Because the others didn't deserve what I did to them. Probably won't change anything, but... I'm starting to like the idea of serving my penance.