[A similar sort of situation, then. And Lust knows what it's like to be a slave. It seems like they understand each other here.]

I'm sorry you had to go through that. Nobody should have to live as a slave.

[He looks up again, frowning, but his expression is softer somehow.]

Y'know... I haven't told a lot of people exactly what happened to Carla. Nobody else here, at least. It's not exactly a good thing that you understand, but... thanks. For listening.

[And sharing her own story. She didn't have to do that, but he appreciates why she did.]