Yeah, well. When you’ve tried getting him to listen countless times in the past only for it to all fall on deaf ears, you sort of stop trying after awhile.

( But even then, he still tried to reach out to Vergil. Numerous times. Make him see the error of his ways — to see how important his humanity was and how wrong he’d been about certain assumptions made. He'll always try to reach out for his brother and pull him back if he starts to float adrift. Doesn’t mean he doesn’t get tired of it though. Or just wishes he’d make it a little easier sometimes.

A glance down, he sighs. )

We have a certain history between us. You and him don’t. It’s easier for him to start something new with you.

( Which he’s glad Vergil is making attempts to do, especially for Nero. )