[It comes out sharper than he expects, testing the closet door's hinges as it gives a little more. He can't stop the tears, frustrated and angry and hurting.]
I couldn't decide what to do, I... I hesitated and even then, I still didn't act when I should have. You and Esmeryl got hurt, you-
[He clamps his mouth shut, not wanting to say it, not knowing just how close to the truth it was.]
We got what we wanted but at what cost?? I was told to do something, I could've saved them! I- I could have...
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[It comes out sharper than he expects, testing the closet door's hinges as it gives a little more. He can't stop the tears, frustrated and angry and hurting.]
I couldn't decide what to do, I... I hesitated and even then, I still didn't act when I should have. You and Esmeryl got hurt, you-
[He clamps his mouth shut, not wanting to say it, not knowing just how close to the truth it was.]
We got what we wanted but at what cost?? I was told to do something, I could've saved them! I- I could have...