{ Truth Serum }

“Because I know what it is like to lose everything.” The answer escapes him without his full consent, and now that it is there, he knows it bears explaining in his own terms before the inquisition turns around on himself.
“I can’t say I ever fought the way you did – I don’t think anyone can really relate to your war, let alone the outcome of finding what you fought for only for it to choose – anything but you. There’s elements though, that I do understand. Enough, at least, to know that you being out here by yourself is a death sentence you’ve chosen. All I can do – “ Why was he saying this? “Is stall the inevitable, and hope that arcane side of you decides it’s time to play phoenix before that comes to pass. I guess – I’m just buying you time, to find yourself again.”