[It's this that he hears, genuinely, without the struggle of tears or protests. When she stops accusing, there's less reason to be so defensive. And when he listens, he starts to take in what she has to say.
His eyes shift back to her, though they don't make it much higher than the swelling at her mouth.]
I'm responsible for the suffering of so many people. They all want to excuse it away, but I can't.
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His eyes shift back to her, though they don't make it much higher than the swelling at her mouth.]
I'm responsible for the suffering of so many people. They all want to excuse it away, but I can't.