[ Maruki hums in quiet acknowledgment; there was a time when he might have been quicker to sacrifice, too. Not without a second thought, but he certainly could have been convinced. Now, though–

Well, perhaps he's grown more selfish. Perhaps that's the most charitable way to look at it.

As for letting reality crumble... ]

Do you really believe this reality is predicated on Vaeros' existence, Hatori-san? I have my doubts. There was a time before him, after all.