[For a long time, Al just stares at the screen. He blinks a few times, rather fast, as if he's trying to hold back tears, but none ever show. His expression is tight. Several times it seems like he's about to say something, but then he doesn't.]

You... are... human, Itachi.

I don't know why you've chosen to believe that you have to deny yourself happiness, but you do deserve it.

You deserve to laugh and smile and have friends, and be loved. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise.

[Al blinks, and a tear falls from his right eye, leaving a shimmering line down the side of his cheek, but his eyes are deadly serious.]

Especially yourself.