"What happened still happened Sasuke. And then you locked them into a technique used for torture for a reason." His tone was very soft, very careful, like Sasuke was about to fall into a wreck of tears if he misspoke. He wasn't sure that was wrong to think.

"Even if they believe you, even if they promise, do you think word won't spread? Of what happened in some form or another?"

He brushed his hand sideways, ruffling over his hair and touching his temple before lifting his hand away. "I wish with all my heart that that were true."