[This is becoming a bit of a surreal conversation. That, or Shinssin slammed his head harder than he thought.

He looks uncomfortable for a moment, but he answers.]

... My feelings towards someone, I suspect. [Then, when he realizes how that might sound—] I mean my friendship with him. Seeing as how he was the only thing I had left to fight for by the end of my life, I suppose it's an appropriate fee for this game.

Why do you ask?