[ He, in return, leans a little away. Vanitas has no issues with invading another's personal space. Having his infringed on is... Well he's not sure what to make of that. ]

Giving into the Darkness. Allowing it purchase in your heart where it can just fester. Not everyone has that "willpower" to get out of it. Ultimately they are consumed by their desires.

[ That's what he has always been taught. To think that someone believes that negativity doesn't stagnate... What a world that they must come from.

But then she asks a question: Does he have a new soul or only half? Can't it restore itself? ]

Ventus believes that we can be him and I. Individuals instead of the complete person we used to be. I don't buy it, but restoration? I suppose I might find out.