[He's quiet a moment, holding the tea, as she breaks off to think. But Atem speaks up before long.]

It's what happens to monsters if they lose.

[He truly believes that. Going back to the Sea...that's neutral, a pause. But losing all your memories?]

The penalty for running out of lives...is losing the human part of your heart. Your connections -- the ones you had before this place -- they're important! Those people helped make you who you are...they're part of you.

So, losing them...it's not a good thing.