[Firmly, at least as much as she can manage - ] It wasn't your fault. I provoked him, honestly, and I knew what he'd gone through with you and Bill. [Which isn't to say Kylo isn't responsible for his own actions, just that she thinks all the circumstances should be known.]
That's actually - the thing that really pushed him over the edge was that I hurt you.
I may have attacked him with some of my own memories. And it turns out he's got a protective streak under there somewhere. [Her tone is wry, but also hopeful.]
I'd rather not use force against Inmates, but...well. [Needs must, as Charles would say.] But I'm hoping the two of you might get something good out of it.
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Are you okay?
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I'm not dead. And I didn't die.
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That...makes one of us.
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I'm very sorry, my dear.
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I just wanted you to know, because it was Kylo. [Her tone remains gentle.]
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I'm even more sorry.
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That's actually - the thing that really pushed him over the edge was that I hurt you.
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[ And he's about to say more before the last of what she'd said hits him. ]
He... what?
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Yes, I'd seen as much. Though I'm sorry you got the brunt of it. And I certainly understand the need to defend yourself.
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