( Yeah. He sees some resemblance. He thinks he was right, what he thought the first time he met Barrett - his brother's lucky to have him. )

... If we really are alike... then it's better he had you than not.

( Maybe he would've been on a much worse path now if Barrett hadn't been there for him. Maybe a path like Mithrun's. But maybe Mithrun assumes too much.

He notices their awkward positions, though. He'd made Barrett stay, but maybe he was just keeping him. He lets his hold come loose from Barrett's hand. )

... Do you want to move into the springs? I can work on your back there. I'm fine now. You've done enough.

( He doesn't clarify if he means his splinters, or his state of mind. Maybe both. )