"So, what are you going to do about it? Because if you just try to ignore it, it's going to fester worse than any of those," I wave my hand at him, "and make everything worse in the end." I look at his face, trying to look him in the eye. "I also think Kusu expect you to be able to make a good decision on your own and find your own feet, mentally, even if he doesn't actually say so aloud." I pause and then add, "He trusts you. That's something to start with. The rest is up to you."