"Well... that's up to you," he says, slowly. "I know... I'm in love with you, and I'd rather not give you up. But even if it was Atia that pushed me to try and have everyone I love, it wasn't the island that made me want that kind of thing. So I'd like to stay together with everyone who's interested."

He's known there would be talks like this since he woke up and found his collar gone, but he can't deny that part of him is dreading these conversations. He can't just give up all but one of his lovers - that isn't a choice he could make, and even if it was... it doesn't feel natural to him anymore.