ETAN
"It might be, that I understand a man's choice to… to hurt another heart for her own safety. To… leave a love for… the greater good," he said carefully, his jaw clenched.
Etan's breath rushed out. "What:? When did—?"
"It might be that I could imagine how that might feel," Falek said, very carefully. "However… to do so without warning her. That I do not understand."