And that only works if that kind of afterlife really exists.

You're not a bad guy, Eric. I don't care what the others think, you're not - or you wouldn't be this bothered. Which means the worst for you is having to live with it. And live knowing we could punish you. Probably should.

But didn't.

[For someone who believes they deserve to suffer, punishment would be something of a balm. They get to go "yes, I am suffering for my crime, this is right". Arthur doesn't hate Eric, isn't even mad, really. He gets it. And he won't turn his back on the man.

That doesn't mean he forgives what's happened.]