And I would understand if you hated me. I went behind your back. I subverted your authority. But I did it because I thought it was for the best.

I don't mind fighting if it's to keep my family and friends safe. I haven't told the others anything. They're older, but... they deserve to be happy for a while longer. To not have to worry.

[... Maybe he's more like his brother than he thought. He didn't quite think about that last bit before he said it, but it's true.]