[ Oh dear, oh dear. Now here he is faced with two frightened children and no concrete good news to give them. Not that he was ever the type to sugarcoat these sorts of things in the first place, but the way he hesitates while trying to pick out the right words might not be doing their nerves any favors.

When he finally speaks again, his tone is even, but gentle. ]

I cannot promise that you won't, or at the very least feel the urge to. While some curses lay dormant once revenge has been taken on those who provoked the grudge, stronger ones may target indiscriminately, no matter the victim's relation to any guilty parties.

[ His hand shifts against Kotone's, a more obvious attempt at comfort than simply holding it for observation. ]

Every living creature has the capacity to create a curse, to become a demon. And unless we're one of the dedicated few to reach enlightenment, we fight that demon every day of our lives. I cannot tell you how best to fight your own. Only you know what can ultimately soothe it into a more manageable state.

It would do the both of you well to discuss your demons. How to anger them, to calm them, to live with them. That will be the best way to care for one another as this all plays out.