[Dist leans further back in his chair in a sulking manner, expression sullen, almost looking taken aback by Kato's words. It's really hard to hear his problems spoken back to him like this.]

Believe me, it's not as if I've allowed myself to wallow in it this entire time. I've been struggling with moving on for quite a while.

[He runs his hands along the armrests of his chair almost anxiously as he talks. He eventually notices the nervous tic and opts to cross his arms instead.]

I've been told to move on many times, but I was convinced those people simply didn't understand the importance of my goals. Having been away from said goals for so many years, I...truly have been trying to take the suggestion to heart, and to listen to the advice I have been given here on the matter. But as you can see, for every step forward I take, I seem to take several steps back. I thought the events in October had given me good progress concerning the Professor, but I still continue to struggle.

[He never thought he'd make it as far as he has though. If he were anything like he was when he arrived in Johto, he'd be trying to figure out a way to return home to resume his goals, as bleak as the situation back home seemed. But he legitimately expressed to Kato a strong desire not to leave only a few weeks ago. He's made progress for sure, but it's not quite enough yet.]

I suppose what I am trying to say is...it's difficult, doing this alone.