[He's silent for a while.]

I mean, I understand that. I never wanted to destroy that person in the first place, just keep away...but then I just reacted without thinking. Because...I was afraid that I'd be dead.

I don't know what I could've done besides that. If I had waited, I might have put my friend at risk. So...it was a spur of the moment thing, it really was.

[And he sighs.] Trust me, I don't forget people easily. Not at all...