[ Vanitas gives something of a nod. Though it comes with a scowl. ]

Yes. When it took away everything that we are, that went away too.

[ His eyes look up at Roxas as the blonde talks. As he realizes the problem and how to solve it. A way to heal his heart. Permanently. That will continue to persist no matter where they are.

Still, Vanitas laughs bitterly. ]

I only knew of the one way. Why do you really think I wanted to rejoin with that weakling Ventus again? He almost got us killed.