Seth reluctantly nods, since really, Gyre was pretty right about that. Though that still didn't lessen the hurt.

"It still hurts though...and...it's...lonely."

Seth is very reluctant to admit this, but continuing soon enough.

"I don't have anyone except for my puppet friends. I like them of course but..."

And there was the main reason why he was so hellbently on his delusion with them. Because if he didn't he would be forced to confront the fact he'd been living all alone without any friends for years.