I will never regret being their for Hiro when he needs me, no matter what form I take. However...

[ There's a pause, and a wince. Tears are still quietly rolling down your face. ]

You become accustomed to some of the things you can't do anymore. Taste and smell, stretch, sleep... when your body ceases to crave them, they lose their appeal. Other things...

[ He finally lets go of Hiro, shrinking away, genuine sorrow on his face for the first time in years. ]

My wife doesn't know.