[ Mikami had considered this himself, faintly, while he was speaking. He'd not lingered on it, but now that Suzaku is making the confrontation inevitable, he nods. ]

I'm aware. Anyone who has a shady past would likely prefer to be rid of me.

[ A short pause, then: ] Though they all seem to be terribly entertained by seeing how far they can push me. Their sadism might yet keep me alive.

[ He's bitter. ]