[ Dimitri's attention is still on the boy - on him. There's something deeply sad in his expression. He knows what the future holds for him. What pain and sorrow will be vissited upon him and what pain he will inflict on others. It is laid out in front of him as clearly as if he were reading a book. He hugs the small boy tightly and cards fingers into his hair with a soft murmur. ]

I'm so sorry. For everything. But you are stronger than you know...

[ The boy sniffles, apparently comforted by the gesture. Dimitri only then glances up at Link. ]

...this is something that happened to me a long time ago. [ He sounds distant. ]