[ And there's another difference, honestly: his bedside manner obviously isn't much to speak of. His shows of support are better served as a comrade in arms. It doesn't mean he's a murderer, though? He responds firmly. ]

I've fought people and struck down shadows—monsters. But there are lines that shouldn't be crossed.

[ Ones that he hopes he never has to, though he's already started to see some with more... brutal approaches around. But killing isn't on the agenda for him. ]

I would rather people be crippled by the guilt of their crimes than by a blade.